Stop the tingle: cold sore care essentials
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a highly prevalent virus that causes recurrent mucocutaneous lesions, most commonly herpes labialis, also known as cold sores.
More than prescribing: why the future belongs to the ‘pharmacist practitioner’
Pharmacists are on the verge of a major acceleration in their scope of practice, but a shift in perspective is needed first, delegates heard...
The best apps for sleep
A range of devices and apps are tailored to monitor and promote restful sleep. Here’s the pick of the field.
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Future medicines
A megatrend has begun in medicines. The increasingly large and full fridges found in pharmacies stand as a testament to the growing prevalence of injectable medicines – and are a sign of things to come.
Oxford Uni vaccine ‘highly effective’ against COVID-19
The University of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, which is easier to transport and cheaper to produce than other vaccine candidates, is ‘highly effective’, late stage trials of the vaccine have shown.
Practical ways to support people with disability
Despite their healthcare needs, people with disability often report feeling shut out by the system that is meant to assist them.













