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Practice News, 22 May 2025 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article
Clinical news, 22 May 2025 Richard Thomas , 1 Min Article
Analysis, 20 May 2025 Patrick Grice , 3 Min Article
NHS & health news, 20 May 2025 Patrick Grice , 2 Min Article
Business news, 20 May 2025 Neil Trainis , 1 Min Article
Profession news, 20 May 2025 Neil Trainis , 2 Min Article
This module focuses on antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
01 May 2025 , 20 Min Module
This module focuses on the identification and management of hypertension in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
17 Apr 2025 , 20 Min Module
This module provides an update on the new treatment pathways for asthma management in the UK. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
19 Feb 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module provides an update of the major developments in community pharmacy practice during 2024. Areas covered include the new Pharmacy First service in England, other new pharmacy services and contract updates, policy changes, NICE guidance and drug safety alerts.
06 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module
This CPD module is designed to support pharmacists in their conversations with young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
06 Dec 2024 , 20 Min Module
This updated CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record. It was originally published in October 2023.
21 Oct 2024 , 20 Min Module
This is the latest in our series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists in their conversations with patients who are receiving a new medicine or medicines for the first time. It covers consultations with patients who have had a first prescription for antidepressants.
07 Oct 2024 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
25 Sep 2024 , 15 Min Module
The Pharmacy First service in England allows community pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions. This service toolkit provides an overview of the clinical pathway and PGDs used to deliver consultations on infected insect bites plus essential information to aid clinical decision-making.
13 Aug 2024 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module covers the management of cardiovascular risk through lipid (cholesterol) lowering medication.
29 Jul 2024 , 20 Min Module
Update your knowledge on hay fever treatment and be confident advising customers on appropriate and effective use of nasal sprays
Introducing Dymista® Control the first Pharmacy-only (P) nasal spray in the UK that contains a combination of an antihistamine and a corticosteroid.
Learn how to make appropriate recommendations for hay fever based on your customer’s specific needs
Understand the unique needs of sensitive baby skin and the role oat-based emollients can play in providing soothing care
Upgrade your advice on sleep problems and discover a promethazine-containing product you can recommend to help
Refresh your knowledge on otitis externa and learn how EarCalm can help relieve symptoms
Update your knowledge on hay fever treatment and be confident advising customers on appropriate and effective use of nasal sprays
Introducing Dymista® Control the first Pharmacy-only (P) nasal spray in the UK that contains a combination of an antihistamine and a corticosteroid.
Learn how to make appropriate recommendations for hay fever based on your customer’s specific needs
Understand the unique needs of sensitive baby skin and the role oat-based emollients can play in providing soothing care
Upgrade your advice on sleep problems and discover a promethazine-containing product you can recommend to help
Refresh your knowledge on otitis externa and learn how EarCalm can help relieve symptoms
The editors are back with a bank holiday special to discuss whether DSPs no longer able to provide advanced and enhanced services on pharmacy premises is a restraint of trade – they can't decide – as well as closed thinking on prescription charges and the continuing troubles at Jhoots. Plus a special appearance by the Kingly St hound.
Cambridge-based PocDoc is one of the companies leading the way in smartphone-based testing for cardiovascular disease using technology that enables clinical-grade screening at home or in the community. Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to CEO Steve Roest about PocDoc's rapid rise to become one of the leading players in this field, as well as the size of the opportunity for pharmacy in diagnostics and disease prevention.
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.
New funding deal special: the editors discuss the contractual framework settlement for England. Is it a good deal for pharmacy – or not?
In conversation with Dr Ben Atkins, dentist and spokesperson from the Oral Health Foundation, about all things relating to oral health.
Pharmacists are going to the polls this week. Members of the RPS are casting their vote to decide whether it should become a Royal College. For those yet to make up their mind, we look at the arguments, for and against, and explain why this is such a pivotal moment for the profession.
The editors are back with a bank holiday special to discuss whether DSPs no longer able to provide advanced and enhanced services on pharmacy premises is a restraint of trade – they can't decide – as well as closed thinking on prescription charges and the continuing troubles at Jhoots. Plus a special appearance by the Kingly St hound.
Cambridge-based PocDoc is one of the companies leading the way in smartphone-based testing for cardiovascular disease using technology that enables clinical-grade screening at home or in the community. Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to CEO Steve Roest about PocDoc's rapid rise to become one of the leading players in this field, as well as the size of the opportunity for pharmacy in diagnostics and disease prevention.
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.
New funding deal special: the editors discuss the contractual framework settlement for England. Is it a good deal for pharmacy – or not?
In conversation with Dr Ben Atkins, dentist and spokesperson from the Oral Health Foundation, about all things relating to oral health.
Pharmacists are going to the polls this week. Members of the RPS are casting their vote to decide whether it should become a Royal College. For those yet to make up their mind, we look at the arguments, for and against, and explain why this is such a pivotal moment for the profession.
Therapeutic cancer vaccines (TCVs) are moving from the laboratory to the treatment ward. Mark Greener investigates their potential.
06 May 2025 , 4 Min Article
A 46-year-old woman presents in the pharmacy asking for advice about how she can stop getting bruised. She tells you that most of the time she cannot even remember banging an arm or leg, but bruises just seem to appear. She says this has been going on for ages. Although she doesn’t mind too much when this happens, they can look unsightly. Her history reveals no medical conditions and only one trip to hospital when she was a teenager for a broken left arm. What should you do next?
06 May 2025 , 4 Min Article
Hay fever shares many symptoms with viral infections like colds, flu and Covid-19. Helen Boreham explores the differences and outlines effective treatment strategies.
06 May 2025 , 6 Min Article
This article provides an overview of wounds, burns and scars, and discusses how each of these injuries can be managed to minimise potential damage to the skin.
23 Apr 2025 , 8 Min Article
There are a range of factors that pharmacist independent prescribers need to consider beyond the clinical problems that present. Using two scenarios concerning dermatological conditions, Rod Tucker outlines what these might include.
21 Apr 2025 , 6 Min Article
What exactly are GLP-1RAs, how do they work and – perhaps most importantly – will they provide a solution to the obesity crisis? Plus the furore over the availability of weight loss medicines via online pharmacies hits the headlines. Rod Tucker reports.
18 Apr 2025 , 7 Min Article
Of the millions of chronic pain sufferers in the UK, most say that at least some of their discomfort is caused by a musculoskeletal condition. Sarah Purcell looks at how pharmacy teams can help patients to manage joint and muscle pain better.
17 Apr 2025 , 5 Min Article
NHSE’s pledge to expand the programme follows its commissioning of 50 pharmacies in the east of England last year.
15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article
As weight loss drugs become more popular, our clinical editor, Mark Greener, examines their place in fighting the UK’s obesity epidemic
06 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article
Urinary tract infections: Pharmacy First Toolkit
04 Feb 2025 , 10 Min Article
Product contains paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
16 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article
It is not unusual for men to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). There are many factors, both physical and psychological and some people may just need to adjust certain aspects of their lifestyle. However, others may need OTC support and advice from the pharmacy.
17 Sep 2024 , 15 Min Module
Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.
19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article
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
Most people will have no doubt heard of IBS and IBD, and some may even know the symptoms associated with these conditions. But what exactly are they? What causes them? And how can they be treated?
19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article
Muscles and joints allow us the freedom of movement, flexibility and mobility. From time to time, however, they may become strained or injured for various reasons. This module looks at how you can advise customers with OTC treatments and self care.
18 Jul 2024 , 15 Min Module
Feet often get neglected until the sun comes out, but pharmacy teams can convince customers that a good footcare routine is important all year round.
18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Recommending a paracetamol or ibuprofen for someone with a headache is often the right solution, but pharmacy teams should be aware of the different types of headaches customers may be suffering from.
18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.
18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
