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NPN | Electronic Prescription Service

The need for paper prescriptions may be a thing of the past thanks to the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), now available within more primary and community care settings, including your local pharmacy.


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NPN | Insect Repellent

There’s so much to enjoy about summer - but there are a few little annoyances that spill through with the warmer months, and the more time you spend outside, the more likely you are to encounter the small winged beasts that can ruin your day with a carefully placed bite or sting. Your community pharmacy is stocked up with all sorts of remedies and management to keep itching - and the creatures that cause it - at bay this summer.


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NPN | Bug Bites

There’s so much to enjoy about summer - but there are a few little annoyances that spill through with the warmer months, and the more time you spend outside, the more likely you are to encounter the small winged beasts that can ruin your day with a carefully placed bite or sting. Your community pharmacy is stocked up with all sorts of remedies and management to keep itching - and the creatures that cause it - at bay this summer.


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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 | Hayfever

Runny nose? Itchy eyes? Headache? You could be suffering from hayfever - which is at its worst between March and September, especially when it’s warm and windy. Keep an eye out for high pollen count, and at a time that’s convenient for you, take a trip to your local pharmacy for advice and support.


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NPN | Footcare

Did you know that the average person will walk around 100,000 miles in their lifetime? Our feet take on a tough job, and many of us will come up against foot problems at some point in our life. Luckily, your local pharmacy has the tools to help you with footcare - it’s one of the fastest growing categories for pharmacy’s focus.


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NPN | Cholesterol

Cholesterol is important - it serves an important function for your body, helping to maintain your cell membranes and synthesising vitamins and hormones. But when you have too much of it, you’re at higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. If you’re over the age of twenty, you should have your cholesterol levels tested every five years - and your local pharmacy can help.


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NPN | Blood Pressure

“Cardiovascular disease is the second most common cause of premature death in England, after cancer, affecting seven million people. One in four premature deaths are caused by CVD, and 1.6 million disability adjusted life years can be attributed to it.”


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NPN | Alcohol Intake

If you have concerns about the amount of alcohol you’re consuming, your local pharmacy is here to help. Pharmacists are able to provide advice on getting the help you need to reduce your alcohol intake.


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NPN | Your Pharmacy Can Help - Digestive Health

Are you worried about your digestive health? Is the period after a meal always uncomfortable? Your local pharmacy can be a valuable resource to help you make up with your gut.

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