All community pharmacist articles
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InformationCOVID-19 hub for community pharmacy
The Guidelines for Pharmacy team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for community pharmacy. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PSNC, FIP, and NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA management of staff exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff according to COVID-19 exposures, symptoms, and test results
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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SIGN guideline
SIGN interventions to prevent caries in children
A summary of guidance for community pharmacy teams to provide recommendations on interventions to prevent caries in children
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum headache and migraine fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing headache and migraine
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Independent professional body guideline
GINA strategy 2021: management of asthma
This Guidelines summary outlines recommendations for the management of asthma in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6–11
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NICE guideline
NICE secondary bacterial infection of common skin conditions
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on gastrointestinal and liver conditions affecting immune response
A summary of guidance intended to maximise the safety of children and adults with gastrointestinal or liver conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response during the COVID-19 pandemic
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on infective conjunctivitis
A summary of guidance to assist community pharmacy teams with the diagnosis and management of infective conjunctivitis
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE oral health in children guidance
A summary of guidance to assist community pharmacy teams to promote the benefits of good oral health for children
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on chickenpox
Management of chickenpox in healthy children and adults, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in people who are immunocompromised
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on common cold
A useful summary for community pharmacists covering diagnosis, management, and prescribing information in adults, children, and young people
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on halitosis
A summary of guidance to assist community pharmacy teams on the diagnosis and management of halitosis (bad breath)
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on gingivitis and periodontitis
A summary of guidance to assist community pharmacy teams on the diagnosis and management of gingivitis and periodontitis
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Independent professional body guideline
HEART UK Managing hyperlipidaemia and COVID-19
A summary of collated current evidence surrounding the safety of lipid-lowering medications in patients who have COVID-19
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on rosacea
A summary of guidance to assist healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of rosacea
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News
COVID-19 vaccinations to be delivered by high street pharmacies from today
As the NHS accelerates its largest vaccination programme to date, high street pharmacies have begun delivering protective COVID-19 vaccinations
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on constipation
Areas covered in the summary include: advice for those with the condition, management (short-duration and chronic), secondary causes of the condition, and prescribing information
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NHS guideline
OTC quick reference guide
A quick reference tool summarising CCG guidance on conditions for which over-the-counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care.
