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CPD Modules
Identifying patients with hypertension
This module looks at the role of community pharmacy in identifying people who may have high blood pressure
30 Min Module
Treating patients with schizophrenia
The module will refresh your knowledge about the pharmacological and psychological treatment of schizophrenia.
30 Min Module
Update on incontinence
This module explains how to differentiate between the types of incontinence.
30 Min Module
Conversations about depression
This module focuses on supporting patients in the early stages of antidepressant therapy.
5 Min Module
Microvascular complications of diabetes
Update on the microvascular complications of diabetes and their prevention.
4 Min Module
Dealing with long Covid
This CPD module looks at the medium and long-term effects of Covid-19 in different body systems.
6 Min Module
Managing patients with COPD
This module will help you understand the latest thinking in COPD treatment and management.
4 Min Module
Anxiety disorders in young people
This module looks at the management of the main types of anxiety disorders in young people.
6 Min Module
Management of childhood eczema
Atopic eczema has a profound impact on children's quality of life. How can pharmacy teams help?
6 Min Module
Managing irritable bowel syndrome
This CPD module provides an update on the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
5 Min Module
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Training resources to refresh your sore throat category and product knowledge so you can provide the most appropriate advice for every customer
Managing sore throats
This module will help you to understand and educate customers about the risks of antibiotic resistance, and recommend products to help them effectively manage their sore throat symptoms.
Supporting men with erection problems
Get back to basics on the causes and impact of erection problems so you can confidently support your male customers
The importance of a regime in treating dry skin
Learn how a complete regime with appropriate self-care and product recommendations can help soothe very dry skin
Aveeno: Dry Skin
Discover more about dry and eczema-prone skin, advice you can share with customers and products you can recommend with these training materials brought to you by Aveeno
Supporting customers with haemorrhoids
Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care advice
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Difflam Programme Page
Training resources to refresh your sore throat category and product knowledge so you can provide the most appropriate advice for every customer Managing sore throats
This module will help you to understand and educate customers about the risks of antibiotic resistance, and recommend products to help them effectively manage their sore throat symptoms. Supporting men with erection problems
Get back to basics on the causes and impact of erection problems so you can confidently support your male customers The importance of a regime in treating dry skin
Learn how a complete regime with appropriate self-care and product recommendations can help soothe very dry skin Aveeno: Dry Skin
Discover more about dry and eczema-prone skin, advice you can share with customers and products you can recommend with these training materials brought to you by Aveeno
Supporting customers with haemorrhoids
Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care adviceTrending
Identifying patients with hypertension
This module looks at the role of community pharmacy in identifying people who may have high blood pressure
30 Min Module
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The importance of a regime in treating dry skin
Learn how a complete regime with appropriate self-care and product recommendations can help soothe very dry skin
3 Min Module
Managing sore throats
This module will help you to understand and educate customers about the risks of antibiotic resistance, and recommend products to help them effectively manage their sore throat symptoms.
10 Min Module
Treating patients with schizophrenia
The module will refresh your knowledge about the pharmacological and psychological treatment of schizophrenia.
30 Min Module
Update on incontinence
This module explains how to differentiate between the types of incontinence.
30 Min Module
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Supporting men with erection problems
Get back to basics on the causes and impact of erection problems so you can confidently support your male customers
15 Min Module
Treating headache and migraine
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from headache and migraine with this learning module.
15 Min Module
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Jeremy Meader
In this episode of Pharmacy Magazine's In Conversation With podcast, Richard Thomas talks to Numark managing director Jeremy Meader about pharmacy's worsening funding crisis, how his members are coping on the ground, why hub & spoke may not be the answer for independents and what plans the expanding group has for 2022. Strong opinions, the big issues covered, Jeremy doesn't hold back – it's a great listen.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 1/12/21
The CIG editors discuss the ailing CPCS thanks to a freedom of information request as Sajid Javid again calls for a ‘pharmacy first’ minor ailments model for England. Has NHS England got the memo? Plus the NPA celebrates its centenary by royal appointment and pharmacists in Northern Ireland vote to end medicines adherence service for new patients.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 5/11/21
The CIG editors are back with Good Week Bad Week – the big pharmacy chains in the US in the dock over opioid misdirection and misuse, the sale of LloydsPharmacy and AAH to Aurelius, and pharmacies in England blasting spectacularly through the 3 million mark for flu jabs all feature.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Mental Health Special
This special edition of the Talking Pharmacy podcast discusses mental health, stress and burnout in pharmacy with the profession’s charity Pharmacist Support. As this week sees the charity's successful ACTNow wellbeing initiative come to a close for another year, we take a look back at the campaign and highlight the vital support available from Pharmacist Support for those in the pharmacy family suffering hard times. See pharmacistsupport.org for more information.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 19/11/21
Good Week Bad Week is back – Covid vaccine buses and pharmacy's continuing amazing work on the vaccination frontline hindered by mixed messaging from the Government, warnings about the workforce crisis and pharmacy closures, and the RPS pledges to end its financial investments in fossil fuel companies. But which is good and which is bad? You may be surprised!
Pharmacy Magazine: Category Insight - Pain Management
In this episode of Pharmacy Magazine’s Category Insight series, Richard Thomas talks to Dr Alastair Dixon, GP and Health Economist, and Ade Williams, Superintendent Pharmacist at Bedminster pharmacy in Bristol, about the frequent presentations of musculoskeletal pain in community pharmacy. Our experts consider the latest clinical guidance in this area, why topical NSAIDs should be ahead of oral NSAIDs, and much more.
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Jeremy Meader
In this episode of Pharmacy Magazine's In Conversation With podcast, Richard Thomas talks to Numark managing director Jeremy Meader about pharmacy's worsening funding crisis, how his members are coping on the ground, why hub & spoke may not be the answer for independents and what plans the expanding group has for 2022. Strong opinions, the big issues covered, Jeremy doesn't hold back – it's a great listen. Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 1/12/21
The CIG editors discuss the ailing CPCS thanks to a freedom of information request as Sajid Javid again calls for a ‘pharmacy first’ minor ailments model for England. Has NHS England got the memo? Plus the NPA celebrates its centenary by royal appointment and pharmacists in Northern Ireland vote to end medicines adherence service for new patients. Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 5/11/21
The CIG editors are back with Good Week Bad Week – the big pharmacy chains in the US in the dock over opioid misdirection and misuse, the sale of LloydsPharmacy and AAH to Aurelius, and pharmacies in England blasting spectacularly through the 3 million mark for flu jabs all feature. Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Mental Health Special
This special edition of the Talking Pharmacy podcast discusses mental health, stress and burnout in pharmacy with the profession’s charity Pharmacist Support. As this week sees the charity's successful ACTNow wellbeing initiative come to a close for another year, we take a look back at the campaign and highlight the vital support available from Pharmacist Support for those in the pharmacy family suffering hard times. See pharmacistsupport.org for more information. Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 19/11/21
Good Week Bad Week is back – Covid vaccine buses and pharmacy's continuing amazing work on the vaccination frontline hindered by mixed messaging from the Government, warnings about the workforce crisis and pharmacy closures, and the RPS pledges to end its financial investments in fossil fuel companies. But which is good and which is bad? You may be surprised! Pharmacy Magazine: Category Insight - Pain Management
In this episode of Pharmacy Magazine’s Category Insight series, Richard Thomas talks to Dr Alastair Dixon, GP and Health Economist, and Ade Williams, Superintendent Pharmacist at Bedminster pharmacy in Bristol, about the frequent presentations of musculoskeletal pain in community pharmacy. Our experts consider the latest clinical guidance in this area, why topical NSAIDs should be ahead of oral NSAIDs, and much more.Clinical
Why aren't men listening when it comes to their health?
Men are notorious for ignoring health problems, which could be why one in five will die before retiring.
5 Min Module
Has Covid helped to cut smoking?
Discover the impact the pandemic has had on levels of smoking in the UK.
4 Min Module
Supplementary benefits?
The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the protective role of nutritional supplements on immune function.
5 Min Module
Periods, pregnancy and nutrient deficiencies
Learn how to spot and manage nutrient deficiencies in women.
2 Min Module
Evaluating risks to eyesight
Many people are unaware of the everyday risks they may be taking with their optical health or that when things go wrong with eyesight the consequences can be devastating
4 Min Module
Understanding personalised medicine
Personalised medicine is a term that has been bandied about for years, but the concept is now becoming a reality with the advent of gene sequencing
4 Min Module
Winter flu jabs
With a new national protocol enabling even more pharmacy staff to administer flu jabs this year, it’s all hands to the pump for the coming winter season
5 Min Module
Dermatology under the spotlight
With a constant stream of innovations and new treatments in the dermatology pipeline, it is important you keep up to date.
6 Min Module
Pharmacy technology advancing
Clinical services and NHS integration take centre stage as pharmacy IT advances at last.
7 Min Module
Provide concise advice for pregnant women
Women can feel overwhelmed by all the advice they receive when pregnant or new mothers – so it is important pharmacy is the place to go to for reliable support.
5 Min Module
OTC
Otrivine bubbles up at COP26
GSK took an Otrivine air-purifying Air Bubble to the COP26 conference to raise awareness of air pollution.
1 Min Module
Treating headache and migraine
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from headache and migraine with this learning module.
15 Min Module
Looking after older people's health
How can pharmacies rise to the challenges posed by an ageing population?
3 Min Module
It's cold and flu season
Pharmacy staff have a vital role to play in encouraging vaccination uptake and protecting customers general health this winter.
5 Min Module
Manage seasonal overindulgence
Alongside seasonal celebrations comes overindulgence in festive food and drink. How can pharmacy help customers cope with unwanted consequences?
5 Min Module
Viagra Connect: Men's Health & Wellbeing
Improve your understanding and advice on erection problems with a host of learning resources to help you support men's health and wellbeing
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Treating thrush in the pharmacy
Learn about the symptoms of vaginal thrush and treatment options.
2 Min Module
Supporting new mothers
Pharmacy teams can be on hand with support for parents at each stage from conception to pregnancy and beyond.
5 Min Module
Supporting customers with colds and flu
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from colds and flu with this learning module.
15 Min Module
Understanding prostate cancer
Pharmacy teams should improve their knowledge of prostate cancer so they can best support their customers.
5 Min Module
Popular searches
How pharmacy can support young parents
Supporting young parents can be the beginning of an enduring relationship between pharmacy and customer.
4 Min Module
Retailers told to recall batches of cold and flu capsules
The packaging and information leaflet in some batches has a dosage error.
1 Min Module
NHS under strain as it reaches 70, CQC report warns
The CQC’s annual State of Care report warns that aspects of health and social care are at a ‘tipping point’ ahead of the NHS’s 70th birthday next year
1 Min Module
Public celebrates its pharmacy heroes
Patients and the public have their say about the great job being done by their community pharmacies.
2 Min Module
Diary of a Covid vaccinator: part 2
Writer Asha Fowells returns to her pharmacist roots as she describes in her blog the highs and lows of working in a Covid-19 pharmacy vaccination clinic.
2 Min Module
Market for pharmacies largely unaffected by pandemic
Hutchings' Scott Hayton says it's been business as usual for buyers and sellers of pharmacies during the pandemic.
1 Min Module
RPS: Govt "missed opportunity" to support pharmacists
RPS president Sandra Gidley says a mental health service for doctors and dentists is “a real missed opportunity” for pharmacists.
1 Min Module