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Recognition and management of whooping cough

As the number of whooping cough cases rise, this article outlines the role of pharmacy in recognising and managing the condition.…

Published: 7 April 2026

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Menopause symptoms: recognition, diagnosis and treatment strategies

An overview of how pharmacists can support women when making decisions about their menopause care.…

Published: 31 March 2026

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Case-based learning: meningitis

Causes, diagnosis and initial management options for adults and children with meningitis.…

Published: 27 March 2026

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Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions

Our self-assessment quiz on musculoskeletal conditions covers the more common disorders that pharmacy staff may encounter, from arthritis and gout to carpal tunnel syndrome.…

Published: 24 March 2026

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A pharmacy guide for smoking cessation consultations

This step-by-step guide outlines how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can encourage patients to make an initial decision to quit smoking, going on to provide advice and support on nicotine replacement therapy and relapse prevention.…

Published: 20 March 2026

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Drug–food interactions: pharmacological principles and management strategies

A summary of the underlying pharmacological principles for common drug–food interactions, outlining practical management strategies that can be used with patients in clinical practice.…

Published: 17 March 2026

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JAK inhibitors: risks and safety principles

An overview of the mechanism of action of Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as the risks and common side effects of their use in treating chronic inflammatory disorders.…

Published: 10 March 2026

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Improving resilience in pharmacy practice: optimising shift patterns

Part of a short series exploring how to improve resilience in pharmacy practice, this article focuses on optimising shift patterns and the number of hours pharmacists work.…

Published: 5 March 2026

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Case-based learning: sedating medicines, breastfeeding and safe sleeping advice

How pharmacists can help to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and provide more holistic care for breastfeeding families when advising on the use of sedating medicines.…

Published: 3 March 2026

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Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk

This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…

Published: 27 February 2026