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Mental health, Women's health,

Mental health is wealth

Research shows that women are more likely than men to suffer from mental health problems. Training Matters finds out more about the conditions customers may be struggling with, and how you can help.

19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

Women's health,

Women's intimate health

Pharmacy teams have a huge role to play in helping customers with intimate health issues, delivering OTC and self care advice on the topic with sensitivity in mind.

12 Nov 2025 , 15 Min Module

Women's health,

Menopause is a huge milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the end of reproductivity and bringing with it a host of physical and emotional effects. We explore how pharmacy teams can help customers better understand its management.

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

Women's health,

Supply notice issued as HRT patch discontinued

Progynova patches to be withdrawn from the market.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Women's health,

'World first': MHRA approves non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes in menopause

MHRA boasts world first as it approves Lynkuet for vasomotor symptoms in menopause

09 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

Women's health,

Home-testing kits to be offered under cervical screening programme

Home-testing kits are to be offered to women as part of the NHS cervical screening programme in England in bid to boost participation.

24 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

Women's health,

Preventing unplanned pregnancy with ellaOne

Understand how you can empower women’s reproductive choices with EHC guidance and learn why ulipristal acetate is more effective than alternatives

10 Jun 2025 , 5 Min Module

Women's health,

Calling out cramps

While many women are lucky enough to experience uncomplicated periods, others struggle with severe pain and other symptoms which can indicate more serious issues.

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article