Category Archives: General

• Skin care in the pharmacy: Front Shop Module 5, 2023

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  The skin is the largest organ of the body, accounting for about 7 % of the total adultbody weight. Its functions go well beyond serving as a covering that protects thebody. The skin is pliable yet tough, allowing it to take constant punishment fromexternal physical, chemical and biological agents. Without our skin, we would quicklybecome […]

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• Anaemia and its management: Pharmacists Module 5, 2023

  Posted on 6th March 2024 by admin in General, Modules.

  Anaemia is not a diagnosis but a symptom or presentation of an underlying disease.It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells (and consequently theiroxygen-carrying capacity) is low and insufficient to meet the body’s needs.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anaemia is a major public healthconcern, mainly affecting young children, pregnant […]

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• Common Ear Problems: Front Shop Module 5, 2022

  Posted on 11th November 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  The front shop staff in the pharmacy can play a valuable supportive role in themanagement of common ear disorders.Common ear problems include blockages caused by earwax and infections of theouter and middle ear. Infections are the most common ear problems seen in infantsand children, while blockages caused by accumulated earwax are more likely tohappen in […]

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• Common Ear Problems: Pharmacists Module 5, 2022

  Posted on 11th November 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  The role of the pharmacist lies in identifying and assisting patients with ear disorderswhich can be managed in the pharmacy setting and those who require referral to thedoctor.Disorders of the outer ear include infections such as otitis externa, injuries to the earand blockages caused by earwax. Middle ear disorders include perforation of theeardrum, barotrauma caused […]

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• Advances in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: Pharmacists Module 3, 2022

  Posted on 11th July 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a chronic, complex, metabolic disorder when raised blood levels of glucose occur because the body either cannot produce enough (or any) insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. A lack of insulin or the inability of the body’s cells to respond to insulin, leads to high levels of glucose […]

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• An Update on Type 2 Diabetes: Front Shop Module 3, 2022

  Posted on 11th July 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  Diabetes is a major health threat that has reached alarming levels. It is one of the fastest-growing global health emergencies of the 21st century. Type 2 diabetes accounts for most of the diabetes worldwide. Type 2 diabetes mellitus – commonly referred to as type 2 diabetes – is a serious, long-term disorder in which the […]

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• Adult Vaccinations: Pharmacists Module 2, 2022

  Posted on 5th May 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  Most people are aware of the need for infant immunisations but very few realise thatthere are valuable vaccines available for adults and adolescents as well. Thismodule explains why vaccines are necessary in adults and adolescents and invarious adult population groups. The pharmacist can play a key role in encouragingthe uptake of the various vaccines for […]

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• Adult Vaccinations: Front Shop Module 2, 2022

  Posted on 5th May 2022 by admin in General, Modules.

  It is becoming increasingly important for teenagers and adults to be vaccinated orreceive boosters because there is a weakening of protection from some vaccinesgiven during childhood. Vaccines play a very important role throughout life, starting from before the baby iseven born, right up to the elderly. In some cases, vaccinating one group of peoplehelps to […]

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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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