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CPD Modules
First prescriptions for osteoporosis
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed osteoporosis medications for the first time.
20 Min Module
First prescriptions for epilepsy
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed epilepsy medications for the first time.
15 Min Module
Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients looking to discontinue using medicines for depression and anxiety.
20 Min Module
First prescriptions for Parkinson's disease
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed Parkinson's medication for the first time.
20 Min Module
Business building by going online
Use this CPD module to consider how expanding your pharmacy online can benefit your business.
60 Min Module
Consultations about first prescriptions
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients prescribed a medicine for the first time.
20 Min Module
Managing sleep disorders
This module examines the way pharmacy teams can support those struggling with sleep disorders.
20 Min Module
Managing the menopause
The module examines the way community pharmacy can support those going through the menopause.
20 Min Module
Key clinical developments in 2021
This module provides an update of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2021.
20 Min Module
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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How VIAGRA CONNECT works
Understand how VIAGRA CONNECT works so you can better support and reassure customers purchasing it in the pharmacy
Acute diarrhoea: effective symptom management
This module busts the myths surrounding diarrhoea treatments and explores the products available OTC so you can recommend the right treatment.
Skin Hydration Emollients
Learn how to recommend the most suitable emollient for your customers in this interactive video
Tackling myths about diarrhoea
This short video explores the myths around diarrhoea management so you can better support customers who are affected
Effectively managing mild to moderate pain
Refresh your knowledge on managing mild to moderate pain and understand when a combination product can help.
Managing fever in children
Get to grips with the current guidance on managing fever in children and how antipyretics can help, and discover products you can recommend.
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How VIAGRA CONNECT works
Understand how VIAGRA CONNECT works so you can better support and reassure customers purchasing it in the pharmacy
Acute diarrhoea: effective symptom management
This module busts the myths surrounding diarrhoea treatments and explores the products available OTC so you can recommend the right treatment.
Skin Hydration Emollients
Learn how to recommend the most suitable emollient for your customers in this interactive video
Tackling myths about diarrhoea
This short video explores the myths around diarrhoea management so you can better support customers who are affected
Effectively managing mild to moderate pain
Refresh your knowledge on managing mild to moderate pain and understand when a combination product can help.
Managing fever in children
Get to grips with the current guidance on managing fever in children and how antipyretics can help, and discover products you can recommend.
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Eye care
Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.
15 Min Module
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Gina Supply Considerations
Recognise the contraindications and conditions that need GP referral when considering recommending Gina
10 Min Module
‘Drug shortages are worse than ever – it’s taking up valuable time’
Shortages are worsening and getting harder to predict, says contractor Waqas Ahmad
1 Min Module
Independent pharmacy is at risk of extinction, Tory peer warns
Lord Grade warns a contract that has not kept pace with inflation is imperilling small pharmacies
1 Min Module
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What is Vaginal Atrophy
Update your knowledge on this common condition, who it affects and its impacts on quality of life
10 Min Module
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Gina Support Tools
Understand the path to purchase in the pharmacy and the tools available to support supply decisions
10 Min Module
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 15/7/22
The CIG editors are back with Good Week Bad Week plus the remarkable story of the Medicines to Ukraine initiative. If you want to get involved, details at www.medicinestoukraine.com. Please give your support.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy: Legal Special
In this legal special, Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to lawyer David Reissner, chair of the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Association, about the legislative changes concerning the role of superintendent and responsible pharmacists. What are the implications for pharmacy owners and the regulator?
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 27/6/22
The CIG editors discuss salary increases for pharmacists at Boots, the demise of monitored dosage systems, exorbitant rent increases for health centre pharmacies, GP numbers and the implications of the RSG vote. What happens now?
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Diabetes
In this episode of Category Insight we dive into diabetes with Karen Davies from Diabetes UK. Then we hear from Dr Khatib and Dr Ajjan on their new innovative Cardiometabolic Clinic service. Finally, Millie explores what it’s like to be diagnosed with diabetes from a young age with Max Rossiter.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 25/7/22
The CIG editors are back with a summer holiday special to discuss their highlights and lowlights of the pharmacy year so far – plus some recommended listening for the beach. So slap on the factor 50, order your favourite cocktail, kick back and reflect with us on what's been a hectic 2022. And it's not over yet!
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 17/6/22
Good Week Bad Week is back – sector misses a trick at NHS ConfedExpo in Liverpool, cancer referrals from pharmacy, misinformation muddies the RSG vote and the chief pharmacists' misstep over the makeup of the professional leadership commission. Plus the countdown is on for next week's Recognition of Excellence Awards!
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 15/7/22
The CIG editors are back with Good Week Bad Week plus the remarkable story of the Medicines to Ukraine initiative. If you want to get involved, details at www.medicinestoukraine.com. Please give your support.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy: Legal Special
In this legal special, Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to lawyer David Reissner, chair of the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Association, about the legislative changes concerning the role of superintendent and responsible pharmacists. What are the implications for pharmacy owners and the regulator?
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 27/6/22
The CIG editors discuss salary increases for pharmacists at Boots, the demise of monitored dosage systems, exorbitant rent increases for health centre pharmacies, GP numbers and the implications of the RSG vote. What happens now?
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Diabetes
In this episode of Category Insight we dive into diabetes with Karen Davies from Diabetes UK. Then we hear from Dr Khatib and Dr Ajjan on their new innovative Cardiometabolic Clinic service. Finally, Millie explores what it’s like to be diagnosed with diabetes from a young age with Max Rossiter.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 25/7/22
The CIG editors are back with a summer holiday special to discuss their highlights and lowlights of the pharmacy year so far – plus some recommended listening for the beach. So slap on the factor 50, order your favourite cocktail, kick back and reflect with us on what's been a hectic 2022. And it's not over yet!
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy 17/6/22
Good Week Bad Week is back – sector misses a trick at NHS ConfedExpo in Liverpool, cancer referrals from pharmacy, misinformation muddies the RSG vote and the chief pharmacists' misstep over the makeup of the professional leadership commission. Plus the countdown is on for next week's Recognition of Excellence Awards!Clinical
Clinical update: Gut reaction
When most people experience GI problems their gut reaction is to reach for an OTC medicine.
8 Min Module
Exploring the sleep crisis
Finding it hard to sleep is a common problem for many people. How can pharmacy teams help?
5 Min Module
Help to tackle reliever inhaler overuse
Community pharmacies may hold the key to improving patients' understanding of their asthma.
1 Min Module
New hope for the most common form of heart failure
Despite advances in diagnosis and pharmacotherapy, heart failure remains, all too often, a death sentence.
5 Min Module
Monkeypox: your questions answered
Legislation has been introduced to make monkeypox a notifiable disease with the aim of curbing the spread of this zoonotic virus. So what is causing the current outbreak and what signs should you look out for?
5 Min Module
Clinical update: Decoding dermatophytes
Dermatophytoses are superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.
10 Min Module
Practice update: Scarred for life?
Wound healing is a complex process, so it is important to manage the wound correctly and use the right dressings to provide optimal healing conditions.
5 Min Module
Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy
The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.
10 Min Module
Research update: Methenamine – an alternative for UTI prophylaxis?
Metabolite offers an alternative to antibiotics for women with recurrent UTIs, research suggests.
3 Min Module
TV programme shines a light on Cushing’s syndrome
The condition was the focus of a TV programme as part of Rare Disease Day 2022.
1 Min Module
OTC
How to manage parasites
While families enjoy the summer break from routine, it’s time for pharmacies to start preparing for the parasite infections that often coincide with back to school in September.
1 Min Module
Eye care
Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.
15 Min Module
Sweet dreams are made of this
Nearly one-third of adults in the UK experience insomnia symptoms each week. Here's how this can affect an individual’s day-to-day life and what pharmacy teams can do to help
1 Min Module
Hard to stomach
Cases of Crohn’s disease in the UK are significantly higher than previously estimated.
1 Min Module
Best foot forward
It’s time to step into summer… but unsightly feet might be holding some customers back.
1 Min Module
Cancer concerns
Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.
1 Min Module
Managing allergies
Food allergies are becoming more and more common in the UK. Here's the many hurdles those who suffer face and some top tips for pharmacy teams to pass on.
1 Min Module
Child health concerns
In the aftermath of the pandemic, pharmacy staff have a great opportunity to build on customer trust and loyalty. Here's how to help with common child health concerns.
1 Min Module
Managing muscle and joint pain
Help customers avoid muscle and joint injury with preventative measures and relevant OTC treatments
15 Min Module
Tackling pet health
How can customers make the adjustment back to normal life after the pandemic as seamless as possible for their new pets?
3 Min Module