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Spain’s OTC: Safety, accessibility and professional oversight

Spain’s OTC system explained: Safety, access and professional oversight

The law will punish pharmacies that supply prescription-only medications without a Spanish prescription. Photo credit: Aaaarianne/Shutterstock Spain has a healthcare system that is led by pharmacists. This model differs from those in the UK and United States. Pharmacy staff are all fully qualified pharmacists. Many of the medications that are only available with a prescription are also readily available. over …

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Animal lovers will love these stocking stuffers

Stocking stuffers for animal lovers

You may not have finished your Christmas shopping. Finding the perfect present can be difficult, especially if you want to make it feel thoughtful and personal. This guide can help you if you are still looking for gift ideas to give a pet-owning friend or family member for Christmas or Three Kings. They can also get a stuffed animal of …

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According to Spanish patients, it takes longer to get to a doctor.

Getting to see a family doctor is taking longer- according to patients in Spain

According to a DAMNING study of Spanish residents, only half of them believe that the public health services in their country are working well. In the first 48 hours, eight out of ten patients who need to visit their family doctor or pediatrician don’t get an appointment. The average wait is near ten days (9.78). The Centre for Sociological Research’s …

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In Spain, free-range eggs have disappeared but the premium price is still there

Free-range eggs are gone in Spain, but the premium price remains

Bird flu confinement exposes questionable pricing of free-range eggs in Spain. Photo credit: Molly Grace In an unprecedented outbreak of avian influenza, free-range hens are now being forced to confinement in enclosed sheds. This is done in order for the spread of disease to be slowed down. OCU (the Consumers and Users Organisation of Spain) claims that the price difference …

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Plan Veo – a plan for a better life in Spain

Building a life with clear vision: Spain launches Plan Veo

Plan Veo addresses concerns regarding uncorrected visual problems among school-aged kids. Photo Credit: r.classen/Shutterstock The Spanish Government has launched Plan VeoA programme under the Ministry of Health Financial assistance for the purchase and use of contact lenses and glasses for children and adolescents. The aim of the initiative is to remove barriers to accessing essential vision aids for children and …

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How to look cute even in the cold

How to look cute in the cold

Even those living in sunny Spain are not immune to the bitter cold. Knowing how to dress cutely in the cold will help you look stylish whether you are heading back to the UK or you discover that the Spanish winter was even icier than you expected. Winter clothing doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style for comfort. With a …

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 – when not being left-field is a virtue

Hyundai Ioniq 5 – when not being left-field is a virtue

Simple, yet striking. Credit: Hyundai You might have noticed that EV designers seem to be in a competition to create the most striking design. Others may choose a word or a different type of design to make their car stand out from the growing automotive EV crowd. It’s not always the most complex option that is the most attractive. This …

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Petey loves the lights – house-sitters beware!

Petey loves the lights – house-sitters beware!

Sparkling lights attract Petey, no matter where they are. Christmas trees in particular. Credit: Tiera St Claire Petey, like many of us and our pets, loves to celebrate. Nothing entertains or attracts Petey more than seeing spangly lights while on his daily stroll. All of us enjoy a good light show, and the Christmas season brings them to you in …

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Stay grounded, enjoy the holidays and avoid holiday burnout

Avoid holiday burnout, stay grounded and enjoy the holiday season

Caption: The most overwhelming season of the year Credit: Shutterstock, Drazen Zigic Holidays can be stressful. The holidays can be a lot. This can make it all seem overwhelming and stressful. Don’t panic if you start to feel like your Christmas is going downhill. You can stay grounded and enjoy the holiday season while protecting your mental and emotional wellbeing. …

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Spain’s DGT moves forward again: the new V27 is coming – and it’s not the same as V16

Spain’s DGT moves forward again: the new V27 is coming – and it’s not the same as V16

From 2026, the V16 emergency beacon is set to replace warning triangles in Spanish roads. Credit : Audio und werbung, Shutterstock By now, most drivers in Spain are aware of the news: the emergency triangular is going away. It will be officially removed from Spanish roads on January 1, 2026. The familiar V16 flashing amber beacon will replace it. But …

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