Learning 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.…Published: 9 June 2015
Learning Burns: assessment and treatment Quick action is required with burns to minimise tissue damage and prevent infection.…Published: 28 April 2015
Learning Constipation: managing the condition in adults How to assess patients with constipation and select the right treatment to minimise the risk of complications.…Published: 25 March 2015
Learning Preventing falls in older people How pharmacy teams can reduce the risk of falls in elderly people by identifying risk factors and managing medicines.…Published: 21 October 2014
Learning Dentine hypersensitivity The causes and treatments for a condition that affects six out of ten people at any time.…Published: 23 September 2014
Learning 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.…Published: 7 August 2014
Learning 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.…Published: 25 July 2014