Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment and is a common side effect of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as arthritis. Community pharmacists will see patients suffering with joint issues every day, most of whom are seeking analgesics to control the pain. Yet, simple painkillers are not without risk and ...
The Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) is launching the first ever Green Baby Day on 14 June, sponsored by Weleda. The day of action calls for a sustainable and toxic-free future for babies and children, their parents and carers. Green Baby Day aims to provide information to help families make healthy, eco-friendly and affordable choices to minimise exposure to harmful chemicals, ...
Burnout cases are rising and so is the demand for HCPs to provide self-management tools 71 million people in the UK suffer from fatigue and exhaustion[i], and when left untreated, this can develop into burnout. Burnout is defined as the ‘tipping’ point of total exhaustion, either physical, mental or a combination of both. The term is most commonly linked to ...
The number of people in the UK using drugs to combat anxiety is soaring, new research shows. So, what’s the alternative? As prescriptions for anti-anxiety medication soar and the nation’s dependence on medication increases, healthcare professionals look to alternative treatments which are clinically proven to be as effective. Anxiolytics use has increased in recent years – with a new study ...
News and views from the shop floor Deepak Bilakhia, Carrington Pharmacy At this moment in time, we are seeing good sales of vitamin D3, across all various strengths. This is unsurprising, given the role that vitamin D plays in contributing to the normal function of the immune system. Our best-seller, and the strength that we most often recommend to our ...
Half of European consumers are currently unsatisfied with their eye health and many are seeking support through nutrition and supplements, finds FMCG Gurus consumer insights. FMCG Gurus consumer insights found that a considerable proportion of consumers indicate that eyesight is something that is having an impact on their day to day and long-term quality of life. In 2022, over half ...
Birmingham Biotech LTD, an innovator in diagnostic tests, protective nasal sprays and mobile medical facilities, has announced that NoriZite™ Nasal Spray, an easy-to-use nasal device designed to block and trap inhaled virus particles, is now available to buy in the UK. NoriZite™ Nasal Spray coats the nasal cavity and creates a strong barrier to physically trap viruses and help remove ...
A new study protocol1 has been published on ClinicalTrials.gov detailing a trial initiated by Gnosis by Lesaffre partner Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan, who will execute a large-scale, multi-centred study to examine the impact of the combination of Empagliflozin, an oral anti-diabetic, with vitamins K2 and D3 on various diabetic parameters, including quality-of-life. Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan uses Gnosis by Lesaffre’s vitamin K2 MK7 ...
Incontinence experts Ontex have launched their new iD for Men Level 4 pants. Providing extreme comfort and a perfect fit, the all-round stretch, elastified material has a thin and flexible core to ensure that the pants fit like real underwear, perfect for carrying on with day to day activities. The pant has been designed to stay in place, not lose ...
Solaray, the trusted number one for VMS in USA, Norway and Denmark since 1973, has expanded into the growing nutricosmetics market with the launch of its first ‘beauty’ category. Revealed as part of its brand refresh campaign, the beauty category features four key products: Hair Skin & Nail, Vitamin B12 with Folic Acid, Selenium 100, and Timed-Release Biotin, with the ...