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Allergy

Discover allergy training courses and news for advice on allergy management and precautions.

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Advising on allergy in the pharmacy

Recognise the different allergens present throughout the year and recommend effective products to manage allergy symptoms.

23 Jul 2025 , 5 Min Module

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NICE recommends immunotherapy tablet for birch pollen allergy

Patients require positive skin prick or blood tests confirming allergy before accessing the therapy.

22 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

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MHRA approves first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray

EURneffy (adrenaline 2mg): ready-to-use, needle-free intranasal spray for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

21 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Mini Tutor: Advising on hives

Learn how to support your customers with hives

01 Jul 2025 , 4 Min Module

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Category spotlight: Hayfever

Refresh your knowledge on hayfever and managing its symptoms

25 Jun 2025 , 6 Min Module

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Treat and prevent hay fever with Beconase

Update your knowledge on hay fever treatment and be confident advising customers on appropriate and effective use of nasal sprays

08 May 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Introducing Dymista® Control

Introducing Dymista® Control the first Pharmacy-only (P) nasal spray in the UK that contains a combination of an antihistamine and a corticosteroid.

29 Apr 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Feeling the fever

As spring finally rolls around in the UK, many customers will be preparing to deal with hayfever symptoms again, which means the pharmacy team need to be well-stocked with products and self care advice.

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Treating allergic rhinitis with Benadryl Allergy Relief (acrivastine)

Learn how to make appropriate recommendations for hay fever based on your customer’s specific needs

14 Apr 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Hayfever

In conversation with Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK, about all things hay fever and how the pharmacy team can get involved with Allergy Awareness Week.

14 Apr 2025 , 18 Min Article

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Allergic rhinitis contributes to sexual dysfunction

Nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis may contribute to sexual dysfunction, according to a recent study.

03 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Oral Care

In conversation with Dr Ben Atkins, dentist and spokesperson from the Oral Health Foundation, about all things relating to oral health.

21 Mar 2025 , 10 Min Article

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Focus on hives

Watch this 2-minute to update your knowledge on the causes and symptoms of hives

19 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Module

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Hayfever

Hayfever affects a large proportion of the population, mainly from March to September. As the condition is managed mainly with over-the-counter medicines and self care, the pharmacy is the first place customers will come to for advice.

17 Feb 2025 , 15 Min Module

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‘National shortage’ left pharmacist unable to give correct EpiPen dose in fatal case

Pharmacy could not give patient's prescribed strength of EpiPen in fatal anaphylaxis case.

04 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Allergen advice

From airborne to skin allergens, and food to medication, there’s a whole host of things that can cause people to have an allergic reaction – and pharmacy staff can be a useful source of advice on how to prevent and manage allergies.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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