Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s)

Pharmacists are a proven valued asset in the global fight against NCDs, by being able to perform relevant activities focused on prevention and early detection and optimising and ensuring compliance with medicines therapy regimens *

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NCDs or long-term conditions as they are often referred to in the UK, are characterised as being long in duration, resulting from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors **

The four main Non-communicable Diseases; cardiovascular, respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer, often occur with common mental health disorders **

_{**WHO (2018). Non Communicable Diseases. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases Last Accessed August 2020}

Upjohn is committed to supporting the improvement of the burden of NCD’s.

Therefore, in Association with Pharmacy Management and to recognise World Mental Health Day, Upjohn UK hosted an educational live virtual webinar on 9^th October to discuss the role that community pharmacy can play in the management of NCD’s.

Webinar

The webinar has been recorded and is available for you to watch at a time that suits you best.

This Webinar contains information on;