Practice

We know you want to continue to build on your practice, why not hear from others in the sector striving to do the same.

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Insomnia

Suspected insomnia

Peter Wright, a 48-year-old man, tells you he is having difficulty getting to sleep. He says it takes him at least an hour to fall asleep after going to bed. This has been happening for the last four to six weeks. What do you advise?

5 Min Module

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Screening & diagnostics

Screen test

With GP appointments harder to access, many people are choosing to monitor their own health using screening tests.

1 Min Article

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Business

Getting the concept right for patients

Rowlands Pharmacy has opened a new concept state-of-the-art pharmacy in Ellon, Aberdeenshire.

5 Min Article

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Practice

Technology has revitalised our business

Harnessing technology allows pharmacists to work at the top of their profession and go back to what attracted them into it in the first place – the desire to help patients, says Westbury Chemist owner Wole Ososami

1 Min Article

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Business environment

In need of special attention?

There will always be a patient need for unlicensed specials, but market conditions are getting tougher by the year.

1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Money management and financial assistance

The winter months can be challenging for lots of reasons but, on top of the regular seasonal pressures, this year sees many people also facing huge increases in their basic living costs

1 Min Article

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Cough & cold

Upper respiratory tract infection

Scenario: Lauren Hutton has a 10-day history of cold-like symptoms but with a continuing troublesome blocked-up nose accompanied by discharge. She is experiencing pain across her nose and face. What is your advice?

5 Min Module

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Digital & technology

Tech update: Focus on pharmacy technology

With change always on the horizon, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date and make the right investment decisions for your business about pharmacy technology.

5 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Tech update: Is hub and spoke now accessible and affordable?

A number of smaller pharmacy groups are investing in hub and spoke technology and freeing up capacity for clinical services.

5 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Tech update: GP CPCS is giving us unexpected insights

Technology enabling the General Practice Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS) not only ensures the referral process runs smoothly and is clinically safe, but also provides unexpected yet vital data insight, says Sima Jassal, clinical director for EMIS.

5 Min Article

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