OTC Category Reviews

Follow month by month updates on topics including asthma, mental health and skin conditions and be able to provide informed advice to customers at the counter.

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Playing the long pain

From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

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Let's get it on

Sexual wellness and mental health are often intrinsically interlinked. TM explore the connection between the two as well as how pharmacy teams can best advise customers to get the best out of sex

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Living in a digital world

From simple fitness tracking apps to online GPs, period trackers, blood pressure monitors – the industry is now saturated with many tools claiming to help improve an individual’s quality of life. But is it all just hype?

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Bowel down

Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.

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Understanding PCOS

Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.

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A greener future

Consumers are getting smarter when it comes to spending their money in more environmentally friendly ways, pushing pharmacy to up its game in the sustainable products stakes.

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Blowing hot and cold

As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

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Simple supplements

We should be able to get all the vitamins and micronutrients we need from our diet alone, but this is becoming increasingly difficult for many customers, especially due to the cost-of-living crisis.

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Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

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Ding dong merrily on health

As the festive season approaches, pharmacy staff are in the right place to help customers deal with the effects of seasonal ailments and overindulgence.

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