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Polypharmacy: An Overview
It’s tough to find someone these days that isn’t on some sort of prescription medicine. You might see this as a good thing as more people are receiving medication to treat what ails them. But there are risks that come with an increased reliance on prescription medication—and those risks can come to a head with the practice of polypharmacy.
Effective Communication in Pharmacy Practice
Professor Nina Barnett discusses how to Structure your Conversation in this Effective Communication Module .
Customer Loyalty: What is it? And How to Retain It
In a world where your competitors are only a click away, customer loyalty really is the new marketing. Today’s customers have access to an endless amount of information about your business, and research shows that they’re ready and willing to stop dating around and stick with companies who go above and beyond to create a fantastic customer experience.1
7 Ways to Get Where You Need When You Don’t Drive
People of all ages have realized that they may have the option to forgo car ownership and opt for what may be less expensive, less burdensome and, sometimes, more environmentally-friendly ways to get around. Whether you’ve already hung up the keys or are considering doing so, here are some ideas that may be able to help you get where you need to go, even without a car.
Tackling sexually transmitted infections in Ireland
exually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a problem, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) calling the current situation a ‘serious public health concern’1. The number of STI notifications in Ireland has risen in recent years2, going from 3,361 in 1995 to 12,753 in 2013 – an increase of 279%2.
Managing your Pain- Patient Leaflet
Created for pharmacist, this patient booklet has been created to help patients manage both pain, and their medicines.
Retail Pharmacy Merchandising: What you need to know
In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase1.
Ways to Improve Team Efficiency and Productivity
In today’s complex and collaborative workplace, the real challenge is to manage not just your personal workload but the collective one, says Jordan Cohen, a productivity expert and the Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Learning & Development at Weight Watchers. “Helping your team manage its time well is a critical factor for its success.” Elizabeth Grace Saunders, author of How to Invest Your Time Like Money and the founder of Real Life E Time Coaching & Training, agrees
11 Tips to Help You Talk to Anyone about Anything
Small talk. It may seem trivial, but it may be the path to a deeper connection, says Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology and director of the Indiana University Southeast Shyness Research Institute. And it’s something that all generations can share, regardless of age differences.
Your Healthiest You 40, 50, 60, And 70+
Help keep your bones in tip-top shape with this complete science-backed plan.
Video: Rationale for New Medicine Service pilot study in Ireland.
On Demand Webinar - Effective Communication | Prof. Nina Barnett
Improving the Effectiveness of your Communication
Chronic Disease does not have to be exhausting
Illness can be exhausting, and not just in the physical sense. When someone learns they have a chronic disease, whether it’s arthritis, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome or another condition, it can be a life-altering experience, according to Rosalind S. Dorlen, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist at Overlook Medical Centre in Summit, NJ
Interval Training for your Patients
It may not be as complicated as you might think. Interval training is simply alternating short bursts (approximately 30 seconds) of intense activity with longer intervals (three to four minutes) of less intense activity.
Diabetes infographic
View 5 different ways to help your patients prevent Adult-Onset Diabetes.
What First Aid items you need to pack when travelling.
While you can’t always prepare for unexpected illnesses that occur while you’re traveling, you can prepare for many of the common ones that may make a trip less enjoyable — or productive.
Tackling Testicular Cancer in Ireland
Ireland has made significant improvement in the rates of detection and the outcomes over the past 20 years, as demonstrated in figures released by the Health Service Executive
Video - Retail Quality
The Pfizer retail quality video share’s the breadth and depth of Pfizer’s commitment to quality products. The video showcases key areas in which Pfizer is dedicated to the highest quality standards including research and development, manufacturing and supply, preventing counterfeits, and supporting the medical community.
DN4 Pain Screening Tool
The DN4 (Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions), developed by the French Neuropathic Pain Group, is a validated clinician-administered screening tool. It is used to indicate whether a patient may be suffering from neuropathic pain.
Digital Download: 5 Techniques for Sleeping with Chronic Pain
Created for healthcare professionals to print out and share with patients, this inforgraphic demonstrates 5 simple techniques for sleeping with Chronic Pain.
Digital Download: Key differences between Nociceptive and Neuropathic pain
Created for healthcare professionals to print out and share with patients, this inforgraphic demonstrates the key differences between nociceptive and neuropathic pain.
Heart Health - Digital Download
Created for Healthcare Professionals to print out and share with patients, this booklet offers practical tips for better heart health for your patients including exercise, general information and a useful checklist.
Video - Discussing sensitive topics with your patients
Watch a short video that showcases a range of possible techniques to use when discussing sensitive topics with your patients.
Preparing and planning a community event
Pharmacies play a key role in providing healthcare on the high street, with the public placing a high level of trust in them1. Organising a community event is a great way to engage your local community. It’s also an ideal way to contribute to reducing local healthcare pressures, tackling issues like healthy eating, smoking cessation and dementia. So, how should you go about making it happen?
Antibiotic Resistance patient poster
A printable poster detailing 5 things your patients can do to help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Cold and Flu - Poster
Antibiotics aren't always the answer. Download this patient poster that highlights 4 simple things that can help them get well.
Biosimilar Characteristics - Infographic
Did you know that Biologics are medicinal products derived from living organisms? This infographic shows you 5 Key characteristics of Biosimilar medicines.
Holiday Health - Digital Download
Download your Holiday Health booklet which gives helpful information to patients to avoid indigestion, excessive alcohol consumption and help with smoking cessation. The booklet contains posters, infographics, patient checklists and is easily printed.
Introduction to Content Marketing for Retail Pharmacists in Ireland
We discuss where to begin and review the benefits it can bring to your patients, as well as providing information and helpful tools that will help get you started.
On Demand: Medicine Adherence Webinar Prof Nina Barnett
Effective Communication in your Pharmacy
Being able to communicate effectively is an integral part of all aspects of medicines adherence and medicines optimization, where pharmacists have a key role in helping patients get the best outcomes from their medicines.
Brain Health and Exercises.
We’re only beginning to understand the complex way our brains work but every year we learn a little more. Here are five incredible things we’ve learned in 2017.
Why millennials matter for your pharmacy
the local level, millennials affect important dynamics that influence housing markets, educational institutions, tax bases, and labor forces, not to mention their implications for altering local economies, levels of income inequality, and needs for promoting greater racial and social inclusion
The impact of skin cancer in Ireland
Cutaneous melanoma is the most life-threatening form of skin cancer and its incidence and mortality keeps on rising with the highest increase among men aged older than 55 years and women of all ages3.
Are Genetic Tweaks Made by Gene Therapy Handed Down to Offspring?
The possibility of finding a treatment or even a cure for genetic disorders such as muscular dystrophy or hemophilia has taken a giant leap forward in recent years with the advent of gene therapy as a way to modify a defective gene or group of genes.
January Blues-Patient Booklet
Created for Healthcare Professionals to print out and share with patients, this booklet offers practical tips for better mental health for your patients including exercise, diet and a useful checklist
Discussing Sensitive Topics with your Patients
Asking an obese person about their weight, a smoker about their cough or posing questions over someone’s alcohol consumption can be challenging, but in your role as a pharmacist you are a trusted advisor.
Antibiotic Awareness-Digital Download
View and Download this helpful 4 page PDF booklet regarding 'antibiotic awareness' and print it out to display in your pharmacy to help educate your patients.
Treating Infections - Patient Leaflet
Created for pharmacists, this patient booklet has been created to help patients manage their medicines and help with the treatment of infections.
