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Inflammatory bowel disease: treatment and management

The second in a two-part series on inflammatory bowel disease, this article covers the pharmacological management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.…

Published: 26 October 2021

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Carpal tunnel syndrome: identification and management

As the NHS faces a backlog of patients requiring surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy teams should be able to diagnose and support patients with effective management earlier to avoid surgery.…

Published: 5 October 2021

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Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis

An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…

Published: 17 August 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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Valproate use in women: minimising the risks

It is necessary that pharmacists and pharmacy teams ensure the safe and appropriate prescribing of valproate in line with the current Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance.…

Published: 15 December 2020

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Discussing the MMR vaccine with patients

As outlined in Public Health England’s ‘UK Measles and Rubella elimination strategy’, MMR vaccination needs to improve to achieve and maintain elimination in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization. …

Published: 9 January 2019

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How pharmacists can encourage patient adherence to medicines

This article outlines how community pharmacists can play an important role in medicines adherence, including examples of how to reinforce treatment.…

Published: 1 August 2018

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How to provide patients with the right information to make informed decisions

A tailored approach can help pharmacists support patients to make better treatment choices, resulting in more successful outcomes.…

Published: 19 June 2018

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How pharmacists can comply with GDPR

Pharmacies could be heavily fined if they break new data protection rules. Here is a quick guide on how to stay within the law.…

Published: 25 May 2018

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How to recognise and respond to potential child abuse and neglect

In October 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published guidance to support health and social care professionals in recognising and responding to abuse and neglect in young people aged under 18 years. Pharmacists and pharmacy teams should be aware of their roles an…

Published: 20 February 2018