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MRSA: diagnosis, screening and management

Appropriate antimicrobial therapy, following local policy and adhering to infection and prevention control guidance, can help to prevent the spread of MRSA bacteria.…

Published: 5 April 2022

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Clostridioides difficile infection: management

A summary of the updates to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance related to the management of Clostridioides difficile infection and the implications for pharmacy practice across primary and secondary care.…

Published: 28 September 2021

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Case-based learning: acute diarrhoea

How to diagnose and manage acute diarrhoea.…

Published: 26 July 2021

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Bacterial conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management

Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common presentation in community pharmacy so it is important to be able to recognise signs and symptoms, as well as identify causes and risk factors for all types of infection.…

Published: 3 June 2021

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Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19

Persistent COVID-19 illness following an acute infection with SARS-CoV-2 can have both a physical and psychological impact. Pharmacists in community and primary care should be able to provide patients with appropriate advice and support to manage their symptoms.…

Published: 25 May 2021

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Managing cold and flu during the COVID-19 pandemic

How to differentiate between the symptoms of colds, flu and COVID-19 to enable pharmacists and pharmacy teams to appropriately advise, treat or refer patients.…

Published: 26 January 2021

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Managing fever in children

This learning resource outlines guideline-based recommendations for the management of children and young people with fever, including the appropriate use of over-the-counter analgesics, to support effective pharmacy consultations.…

Published: 27 November 2020

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Oral candidiasis: causes, types and treatment

Pharmacists and pharmacy teams should be able to recognise oral thrush, a common yeast infection, and provide appropriate treatment advice to resolve infections.…

Published: 3 November 2020

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Differential diagnosis: cold, flu or COVID-19?

An overview of the main differences between the symptoms for colds, flu and COVID-19, to enable pharmacy teams to advise patients effectively on their management, including treatment and/or referral.…

Published: 24 September 2020

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Gonorrhoea infection: diagnosis and treatment

Diagnoses of gonorrhoea in England rose by 26% between 2018 and 2019. Pharmacy teams can help prevent transmission and promote good sexual health practices through identifying patients at risk.…

Published: 1 September 2020