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• Understanding and Managing Insomnia: Front Shop Module 3, 2017

  Posted on 29th June 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Insomnia is the complaint of an inability to obtain enough sleep. People with insomnia may have a difficulty in falling asleep, a difficulty in staying asleep or may wake up too early in the morning and not be able to fall asleep again. In general, people with insomnia sleep less or sleep poorly despite having […]

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• Stroke: Pharmacists’ Module 2, 2017

  Posted on 25th May 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Stroke is the third most common cause of disability and the second most common cause of death worldwide. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in South Africa. A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, resulting in death of an area of brain […]

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• Headache: Front Shop Module 2, 2017

  Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints and one of the most common reasons that people visit a doctor. Although headaches can be painful, distressing and interfere with the ability to work and do daily tasks, they are rarely due to a serious condition. While some people have frequent headaches, there are others […]

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• Acne – An update for pharmacists: Pharmacists’ Module 1, 2017

  Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Acne is the most common skin disorder affecting adolescents and young adults. It presents in a variety of clinical forms depending on the type, number and severity of the predominant lesions. While many health professionals and a substantial proportion of the lay public dismiss acne as a natural part of growing up with few long-term […]

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• Acne and pimples: Front Shop Module 1, 2017

  Posted on 23rd March 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Acne is a common skin condition that causes pimples to develop on the face, chest, shoulders or back. It usually starts in puberty and varies in severity from a few spots on the face, to severe acne which may cause permanent scarring and have long-term effects on a person’s self-confidence. Acne treatment depends on the […]

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• A record number of Alpha Pharm Pharmacy Staff participate in our Clinical Education Programme

  Posted on 30th January 2017 by admin in General.

  Last year a record number of 1871 pharmacy staff enrolled on the Alpha Pharm Pharmacy Staff Clinical Education Programme. This programme provides Alpha Pharm pharmacy staff with vital clinical and practical information to satisfy customer’s needs at front shop level giving our staff a competitive edge in terms of knowledge. Over the past 6 years […]

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• Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Illnesses: Pharmacist’s Module 5, 2016

  Posted on 1st December 2016 by admin in Modules.

  The EPI-SA programme strives to reach every child with quality immunisation services that incorporate the use of new vaccines and technology and that ensure no child is denied his or her right to protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. This is, however, not without challenges. Despite the achievements of the programme, under-immunisation among children still remains a […]

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• Vaccine-preventable childhood illnesses: Front Shop Module 5, 2016

  Posted on 1st December 2016 by admin in Modules.

  Vaccines are important as they reduce the rate of illness and deaths related to vaccine-preventable illnesses. Many children in South Africa have benefitted from the Expanded Programme on Immunisation launched in South Africa and the morbidity (rate of disease in the population) and mortality (death) from childhood infectious diseases has been improved.  According to statistics […]

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• Gout – an Update for the Pharmacist: Pharmacist’s Module 4, 2016

  Posted on 1st December 2016 by admin in Modules.

  Gout is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that develops in some people who have chronically high blood levels of urate (commonly referred to as uric acid). Despite an understanding of its pathogenesis and the availability of effective treatment, gout is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late in its clinical course and even when correctly diagnosed, […]

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• Allergic rhinitis and hayfever: Front Shop Module 4, 2016

  Posted on 1st December 2016 by admin in Modules.

  People with allergic rhinitis typically have bothersome nasal symptoms of itchiness, sneezing, runny and/or blocked nose. These symptoms are set off by contact with seasonal allergens such as pollens from grass and trees or by contact with year-round allergens such as animal dander (from e.g. cats, dogs and horses), feathers, house-dust mites and cockroaches. In […]

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