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A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

11 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Module

Older people's health

Managing chronic pain in older adults

In older adults living with chronic pain, it is important to get the balance right between ensuring adequate pain relief while avoiding medication overuse and reducing polypharmacy, says Lars-Åke Söderlund, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Pain relief

Managing fever in children

Get to grips with the current guidance on managing fever in children and how antipyretics can help, and discover products you can recommend.

18 Dec 2022 , 10 Min Module

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Managing muscle and joint pain

Help customers avoid muscle and joint injury with preventative measures and relevant OTC treatments

15 Jun 2022 , 15 Min Module

Oral health

Managing oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits.

13 May 2022 , 15 Min Module

Child & teen health

Common Childhood Illnesses

This interactive video will test and reinforce your knowledge so you can confidently advise parents on common childhood illnesses, such as teething, earache, coughs and colds.

13 May 2022 , 10 Min Module

Pain relief

Tackling long term pain relief

How can pharmacy teams help those suffering from long-term chronic pain conditions?

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

Pain relief

Getting a grip on opioid usage

When it comes to tackling the over-prescribing of opioids, growing NHS waiting lists may be undoing any good work.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

Foot & leg care

Plantar fasciitis

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of heel pain, known as plantar fasciitis.

04 Oct 2021 , 5 Min Module

Joint pain and stiffness

Learn about the causes of osteoarthritis and how customers can manage symptoms

17 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Module

Women's health

Dysmenorrhoea

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of period pains, known as dysmenorrhoea.

22 Aug 2021 , 5 Min Module

Pain relief

Medication madness?

Pharmacists should play a lead role in reducing the harmful effects of opioid use linked to chronic pain.

20 Aug 2021 , 6 Min Article

Child & teen health

Children's pain and fever

Pharmacy teams have a key role to play in managing children's pain and fever, so update your knowledge with this module.

15 Aug 2021 , 15 Min Module

Pain relief

Thinking ahead about migraine

Find out how pharmacy teams can support sufferers with prevention and management advice for migraine and help them take back control.

21 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article

Pain relief

Shin splints

This scenario will help pharmacy technicians understand the the ways to help customers deal with shin splints.

19 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Module

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

26 May 2021 , 14 Min Module

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A different approach to pain

Managing chronic pain in older adults

Managing fever in children

Managing muscle and joint pain

Managing oral care

Common Childhood Illnesses

Tackling long term pain relief

Getting a grip on opioid usage

Plantar fasciitis

Joint pain and stiffness

Dysmenorrhoea

Medication madness?

Children's pain and fever

Thinking ahead about migraine

Shin splints

A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain