Covid 19 | Avicenna Academy

Supporting smoking cessation

With smoking rates continuing to decline, the outlook is positive, but there's still work to be done to protect the nation's health.

08 Feb 2021 , 4 Min Article

Health supplements, Coronavirus,

Vitamin D

The pharmacy scenario considers the importance of vitamin D supplements with regards to Covid-19.

08 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

Coronavirus,

Understanding clinical test results

How can the results of clinical tests and their implications be clearly explained to patients? We offer some pointers.

19 Jan 2021 , 3 Min Article

Flu,

Key clinical developments in 2020

This CPD module provides community pharmacists with an overview of some of the major developments in pharmacy practice during the past 12 months.

18 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Module

Coronavirus,

Face coverings

Consider which groups of people may be exempt from wearing face masks and face coverings.

14 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Module

Coronavirus,

Face coverings

This pharmacy scenario considers the people who may be exempt from wearing face masks and face coverings.

10 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

Coronavirus,

The debilitating effects of long-Covid

While vaccination hopes swell and the light at the end of the tunnel comes into view, for some people the effects of the Covid-19 are more indefinite.

10 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

Smoking cessation,

Quitting smoking during a pandemic

More people than ever could be seeking to quit smoking given the higher risks smokers are known to face with Covid-19.

24 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

Flu,

The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, and children double that. How can pharmacy help?

18 Nov 2020 , 15 Min Module

Healthy living,

Surviving seasonal ailments

The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.

17 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Article

Coronavirus,

Covid-19: long-Covid

Build on your knowledge and understanding about the effects of long-Covid.

17 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Module

Mental health,

Tackling teenage sleep issues

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already tired situation when it comes to young people and sleep.

11 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

Coronavirus,

Covid-19: long-Covid

This pharmacy scenario helps pharmacy teams understand the effects of long-Covid.

11 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

Vaccinations, Coronavirus, Flu,

Seasonal woes with an added twist

When it comes to advising customers on how to protect themselves against winter ailments this year, there is the added complication of Covid-19 to take into account.

21 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management, Coronavirus, Clinical services,

The obesity agenda

Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds.

13 Oct 2020 , 4 Min Article

Vaccinations, Flu, Cough & cold, Coronavirus,

Cough, cold and the flu vaccine

The seasonal flu immunisation programme is always important, but never more so than now in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

12 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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COVID-19

Supporting smoking cessation

Vitamin D

Understanding clinical test results

Key clinical developments in 2020

Face coverings

Face coverings

The debilitating effects of long-Covid

Quitting smoking during a pandemic

The common cold

Surviving seasonal ailments

Covid-19: long-Covid

Tackling teenage sleep issues

Covid-19: long-Covid

Seasonal woes with an added twist

The obesity agenda

Cough, cold and the flu vaccine