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NPN | Pharmacy First | Infected Insect Bites

In the middle of a healthcare revolution, Pharmacy First is transforming the way we approach and manage primary healthcare. This forward-thinking initiative, building upon the foundation of the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, has positioned community pharmacies as central to the management of minor health concerns. Among these, insect bites can often lead to discomfort and, in some cases, more serious health complications. Pharmacy First offers a timely and efficient solution to address these concerns, ensuring that UK residents can receive prompt and professional care.


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NPN | Pharmacy First | Ear Ache

Embarking on a healthcare revolution, Pharmacy First is rewriting the rules of primary healthcare across the UK. This trailblazing service, building upon the foundation laid by the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, lifts community pharmacies to new heights in the management of minor illnesses and urgent medication needs. It's a game-changer, especially for those grappling with the discomfort of earache—a condition that spares no age but often hits the youngest among us the hardest.


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NPN | Pharmacy First | Sore Throat

Pharmacy First is revolutionising the nation’s approach to staying healthy. This innovative service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, and highlights the crucial role of community pharmacies in addressing minor health issues. Sore Throats are one of the more common complaints that people need help with - it affects all ages, and although it’s a common ailment, it can sometimes indicate more serious health concerns.


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NPN | Pharmacy First

Get ready for a healthcare revolution with the launch of Pharmacy First, a groundbreaking service set to transform the way we approach primary healthcare in the UK. This initiative builds on the success of the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service introduced in 2019, and it’s all about putting community pharmacies at the heart of managing healthcare, especially for minor illnesses and urgent medication needs.


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NPN | Flu Jab & COVID Booster 2023: Book Yours Today!

As the flu season looms, safeguarding your health becomes even more important - especially with the spectre of COVID-19 revving up for another winter. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available at your community pharmacy, making it easy for vulnerable people to access this essential service.


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NPN | Ear Check-ups at Your Local Pharmacy

When it comes to healthcare, early intervention is often the key to preventing bigger issues down the road. Our ears, often overlooked in our routine check-ups, play a crucial role in our daily lives. They influence our balance, guard our healing, and affect our overall well-being - so ensuring their health is important. Where can you turn to for a quick, convenient ear assessment? Your local pharmacy is a great starting point, and here’s why:


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NPN | Flu Jab 2023: Book Yours Today!

As the flu season approaches, it’s important for everybody to take proactive measures to safeguard their health and well-being. One of the most effective ways to protect against seasonal coughs and sneezes is to get the flu jab. Starting from September 11th, your community pharmacies will be offering flu vaccinations for vulnerable groups, making it easy for people to access this essential service.

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NPN | Beat the Heat at your Local Pharmacy

With heatwaves enveloping the UK, staying healthy when the temperatures climb is crucial. Extreme heat can take a toll on our bodies, leading to dehydration, heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Although we should all be enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, it’s also important to take the necessary steps to protect ourselves and those around us when the weather gets hot. Taking the time to pop into your local pharmacy for essentials could help you keep your cool in the coming weeks.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Zinc

If you're the type of person who only visits the local pharmacy when you're feeling unwell, you might be missing out on a valuable resource to keep you fit and healthy throughout the year. Behind the counter, your community pharmacy team holds a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help you get the most out of your daily routine. Along with their fully stocked shelves of supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you’re getting enough of what you need for your body to thrive, including an essential mineral called zinc.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Selenium

If you’re the type of person who only visits the local pharmacy when you’re feeling unwell, you might be missing out on a valuable resource to keep you fit and healthy throughout the year. Behind the counter, your community pharmacy team holds a wealth of knowledge and expertise so that you can get the most out of your daily routine. Along with their fully stocked shelves of supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you’re getting enough of what you need for your body to thrive, including an essential mineral called selenium.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Potassium

If you're the type of person who only visits the local pharmacy when you're feeling unwell, you might be missing out on a valuable resource to keep you fit and healthy throughout the year. Behind the counter, your community pharmacy team holds a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help you get the most out of your daily routine. Along with their fully stocked shelves of supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you’re getting enough of what you need for your body to thrive, including an essential mineral called potassium.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Omega-3

If you’re the sort of person who only visits your local pharmacy when you’re feeling unwell, you may be missing out on a wealth of knowledge and resources that can keep you fit and healthy all year round. From a fully stocked shelf of supplements to the expertise of your community pharmacy team, a quick chat with your pharmacist can ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive, including the essential nutrient Omega-3.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Magnesium

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.

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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Vitamin K

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Iron

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.

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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Iodine

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Vitamin E

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.


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NPN | The A-Z of Vitamins: Vitamin D

If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t pop in to your local pharmacy until you’re feeling under the weather, you might not know that your community pharmacy team has the know-how to keep you fit and healthy all year round. With a fully stocked shelf of vitamin supplements, a quick chat with your local pharmacist will ensure you have enough of what you need for your body to thrive.


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NPN | Consultation Rooms

When you have embarrassing bodies and health concerns that you’d rather not share with the world, the idea of visiting your community pharmacy for support is just as unappealing as the thought of fighting to get an appointment with your GP. Luckily, community pharmacies across the nation are aware of the issue, and have created safe spaces for you to speak confidently and confidentially with a trained medical professional.


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NPN | Try Going Dry This January With Your Local Pharmacy

With the holidays out of the way and 2023 putting down roots, the first month of the year is an exciting time to set new, healthier habits that will serve you well in the future. There’s something fresh and invigorating about January, and if you’re planning to take on the beginning of the year without alcohol, you can find a lot of support at your community pharmacy - after all, Dry January isn’t always easy.


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NPN | How Community Pharmacy Can Help With Cancer Diagnosis

Recent figures show that the UK has dropped to the bottom of the list of countries in Europe when it comes to waiting times for cancer treatment - but an NHS pilot may help patients receive the vital treatment they need sooner with the help of community pharmacy teams.


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NPN | Could Winter 2022 Bring a 'Twindemic'?

With the world still putting things back together again following the 2020 pandemic, there are concerns that we may be facing another tough winter for public health. With a ‘twindemic’ of Covid-19 and flu predicted over the next few months, the UK Health Security Agency has put out a warning.


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NPN | 7/10 of us are ignoring health conditions

We’ve all been there - we know something is wrong with our body, but it doesn’t seem too bad, so maybe it’ll just go away on its own? Ignoring the symptoms of something more serious can be a disaster - and there’s no need to suffer in silence when your community pharmacy team has been trained to identify most minor ailments and offer advice.


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NPN | Meet Your Mental Health Pharmacist

Your community pharmacy might not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for support with your mental health, but the role of your local pharmacist is wide-ranging.


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NPN | Are You Using Your Medicines Correctly?

A Medicine Use Review (MUR) is a service provided by your community pharmacy, available free of charge for patients who are suffering from long term conditions. The point of a Medicine Use Review is to identify and discuss any issues you may have with taking your medication as prescribed.


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NPN | What Happens at a Pharmacy Health Checkup?

If you’re over the age of 40 and under the age of 74, the NHS Health Check programme is designed to help you stay on top of your wellbeing. Some pharmacies will be able to offer you an NHS Health Check - so it’s worth popping into your local pharmacy to see if they can help - or giving them a call. Even if your local pharmacy isn’t providing the NHS Health Check, they may still be able to take your blood pressure.


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NPN | Stop Smoking: Hospital Referral Service Now Underway

The second of the two new Advanced services to be introduced to community pharmacies this year has officially commenced. This service aims to reduce morbidity and mortality from smoking, reducing health inequalities associated with higher rates of smoking, and ensuing that any patients referred to community pharmacy receive assistance that’s consistent and effective.


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NPN | Your Pharmacy Can Help: Sexual Health

Many pharmacy teams are already engaged with providing sexual health, reproductive health and HIV services across the UK - although there are still variations in service delivery, an increasing number of community pharmacies are capable of delivering high quality sexual and reproductive health services.


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NPN | Skin Conditions

Developing a problem with your skin can have a negative effect on your life, even if it’s harmless - especially when the skin condition is particularly visible, in areas like your face or hands. In some cases, you might be tempted to visit your GP - but your local pharmacy team are qualified healthcare professions who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines to help with all sorts of skin problems.


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NPN | Allergies

For many, allergies are nothing more than a mild irritation, but for some, they can have an extremely significant impact on daily life.


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NPN | Your Pharmacy Can Help: Women's Health

“Women are more likely to come and ask for advice or products. They are more open, confident and willing to ask for help and advice when it comes to minor ailments. The most common queries are about thrush, cystitis, insomnia, period pain, and weight loss.”

- Yasmeen Asfar


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