RB - The Pharmaceutical Journal

Pharmacists should do more to help patients with OTC analgesics, experts say

Experts in pain management attended a round-table event to discuss how pharmacists and the pharmacy team can better support patients to self-manage acute pain with over-the-counter treatments.…

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Eyes front for self-care

Changes to NHS guidelines could mean that more patients head to their local pharmacy for advice on how to manage their eye condition with the most appropriate product for their needs. …

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Managing eye conditions with preservative-free products

The addition of preservatives allows for multi-dose packaging, and while these preservatives are very effective against pathogens, they were not specifically designed to be friendly to the eye.…

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Managing plantar heel pain in the pharmacy

How to differentiate plantar fasciopathy from other causes of plantar heel pain, advice for pharmacists on counselling patients and when to refer. …

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Dry eye disease: the patient journey and further resources

Although some patients may experience some symptoms of dry eye only occasionally, dry eye disease is a chronic condition, so it is important for patients to understand the implications.…

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Dry eye disease: treatment advice for contact lens wearers

People who wear contact lenses are at risk of dry eyes. Pharmacists should give specific advice to contact lens wearers when recommending over-the-counter products because some cannot be used with lenses.…

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Advice for applying dry eye treatments

In order to get the most from eye treatments, it is important to apply them effectively and store them correctly.…

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Blepharitis: managing eyelid inflammation

Pharmacists should advise patients to maintain good lid hygiene to manage blepharitis. Antibiotic drops or ointments, or low-dose antibiotic courses should be considered if hygiene changes are ineffective.…

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Dry eye disease: preservative versus preservative-free products

Many over-the-counter products for dry eye disease contain preservatives. These can help make products last longer once opened and mean products can be available in multi-dose packaging.…

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Pharmacy Technician’s Guide – Treating more severe cases of dry eye disease

Specialist intervention may be required for patients who have severe dry eye disease, or if the condition does not respond to artificial tears or other treatment.…

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