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.…
Thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism: causes, diagnosis and management The terms 'hyperthyroidism' and 'thyrotoxicosis' are often used interchangeably, but it is important for pharmacists to be able to differentiate between them as they may be involved in supporting pharmacological management of the conditions.…
Hypothyroidism: causes, diagnosis and treatment Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, often requiring pharmacological management. Pharmacists should be able to recognise and treat the condition as they may provide direct patient care in both primary and secondary settings.…
Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations How to identify risk factors and diagnose skin and soft tissue infections.…
Bacterial vaginosis: diagnosis and management Pharmacists can identify bacterial vaginosis and recommend appropriate treatment options to patients.…
Pre-eclampsia: identification and management Access to prenatal care, early recognition and detection of risk factors, careful monitoring and appropriate management are essential to prevent serious complications of hypertension in pregnancy.…
Urinary tract infection in adults: diagnosis, management and prevention This article covers the optimisation of patient outcomes through prompt diagnosis of, and appropriate antibiotic prescribing for, urinary tract infections.…
Using digital tools in community pharmacy to identify cases of undiagnosed hypertensionThe 'NHS community pharmacy blood pressure (BP) check service' was commissioned as a community pharmacy advanced service in October 2021[1]. Following this, Community Pharmacy Surrey and Sussex worked with NHS Sussex to develop a pathway to maximise the use of the service and increase the dete…
Community pharmacies have an essential role in sustaining the elimination of hepatitis C in England Pharmacies can provide easy access to hepatitis C testing for people who inject drugs, helping to control infection rates and allow the elimination of the virus in England by 2025.…
Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications Pharmacists can advise on treatment options and symptom relief for this common childhood illness.…
