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• Sinusitis in the pharmacy: Front Shop Module 2, 2020

  Posted on 22nd June 2020 by admin in Modules.

  Sinusitis is one of the most common medical conditions seen in the community setting. Sinusitis may be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, or by an allergy. About 0.5% of all upper respiratory tract infections, such as colds, are complicated by sinusitis. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. However, when someone has a […]

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• Migraine: Pharmacists Module 2, 2020

  Posted on 22nd June 2020 by admin in Modules.

  Migraine is a common condition in primary care, and the pharmacist is often the first healthcare provider who is consulted by a patient who has migraine. Migraine is a type of headache characterised by attacks that each last from 4 to 72 hours.  Typically, the headache is unilateral, pulsating, moderate or severe in intensity, aggravated […]

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• Common Eye Problems: Front Shop Module 1, 2020

  Posted on 20th February 2020 by admin in Modules.

  Patients often visit the community pharmacy with eye complaints. The pharmacy staff are well-placed to inform customers about maintaining healthy eyes as well as about managing common eye problems. This module discusses the presentation, the signs and symptoms and the treatment of common eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. This module will enable you […]

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• Common Eye Problems: Pharmacists Module 1, 2020

  Posted on 20th February 2020 by admin in Modules.

  Vision is our dominant sense. Some 70% of all the sensory receptors in the body are in the eyes. Common eye problems may range from tired, red eyes through to deteriorating vision. Patients often visit community pharmacies with eye complaints, and pharmacists are well-placed to advise them. This Module identifies the more common eye problems […]

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• Depression: Front Shop Module 5, 2019

  Posted on 28th November 2019 by admin in Modules.

  Depression is a medical condition that is more serious than everyday sadness. It causes long-lasting symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to function. In children and adolescents, depression affects their ability to perform well in school and to develop and maintain relationships and is often accompanied by behavioural problems, substance abuse and other mental […]

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• Major Depression: Pharmacists Module 5, 2019

  Posted on 28th November 2019 by admin in Modules.

  Major depressive disorder (MDD) or unipolar major depression, is a leading cause of illness and disability globally and in South Africa. It is the most common psychiatric disorder worldwide with a prevalence that is increasing over time. Despite the high prevalence rates, few people with depression discuss their symptoms with a doctor. This is known […]

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• Understanding Asthma: Front Shop Module 4, 2019

  Posted on 28th August 2019 by admin in Modules.

  Asthma is a common lung disease that affects millions of adults and children worldwide. It causes narrowing of the airways (breathing tubes) in the lungs that can make it hard to breathe. This module will enable members of staff to understand asthma and its management. For example: what the symptoms of asthma are, what the […]

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• Asthma – the 2019 Update: Pharmacists Module 4, 2019

  Posted on 28th August 2019 by admin in Modules.

  Asthma is a common chronic disease that affects people of all ages in all parts of the world. It is a cause of substantial burden of disease, including both premature death and reduced quality of life. Asthma affects an estimated 339 million individuals worldwide. Despite the widespread availability of asthma treatment guidelines, surveys indicate that […]

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• Minor Wounds and Burns: Front Shop Module 3, 2019

  Posted on 25th June 2019 by admin in Modules.

  The Pharmacy Front Shop Member of staff is often the first person that the patient or their Caregiver seeks assistance from when they come into the pharmacy with a minor burn or wound injury. It is therefore valuable for you to have an understanding of how the skin functions, how wounds heal, and how minor […]

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• Wound Care – an update for the Pharmacist: Pharmacists Module 3, 2019

  Posted on 25th June 2019 by admin in Modules.

  The range of wound dressing products on the market is so wide that it may be confusing to both the Healthcare worker and the patient as to which product to use. No single product is suitable for every type of wound and therefore it is important to be able to take certain factors into consideration […]

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