Helminth infections: diagnosis and treatment Diagnosis and selection of appropriate drug treatments for common helminth infections.…
Migraine management Management of migraines is individualised for each patient and there are several evidence and practiced-based treatments available.…
Urinary tract infection: management in elderly patients Around 10% of older people, and almost a third of care home residents, develop a urinary tract infection each year.…
Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment Lesions caused by human papilloma virus often do not require treatment, but need to be assessed to rule out more serious conditions.…
Burns: assessment and treatment Quick action is required with burns to minimise tissue damage and prevent infection.…
Constipation: managing the condition in adults How to assess patients with constipation and select the right treatment to minimise the risk of complications.…
Preventing falls in older people How pharmacy teams can reduce the risk of falls in elderly people by identifying risk factors and managing medicines.…
Dentine hypersensitivity The causes and treatments for a condition that affects six out of ten people at any time.…
Over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot This fungal skin infection is estimated to affect more than 15% of the world’s population. Make sure your pharmacy team knows how to advise patients in managing this common condition.…
Acne vulgaris Acne affects eight out of ten teenagers and can persist into later life. Pharmacists have a wide range of treatments to offer patients.…
