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CPD Modules
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
Treating patients with schizophrenia
The module will refresh your knowledge about the pharmacological 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.
20 Min Module
Microvascular complications of diabetes
Update on the microvascular complications of diabetes and their prevention.
20 Min Module
Dealing with long Covid
This CPD module looks at the medium and long-term effects of Covid-19 in different body systems.
20 Min Module
Managing patients with COPD
This module will help you understand the latest thinking in COPD treatment and management.
20 Min Module
Anxiety disorders in young people
This module looks at the management of the main types of anxiety disorders in young people.
20 Min Module
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Smoke free living starts with pharmacy
Understand your vital role in supporting smokers to quit with appropriate NRT recommendations
A new daily routine to help protect against cold & nasal viruses
Understand the potential impact of nasal hygiene on overall wellbeing
Difflam: Sore Throat
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.
Advising on acne
Bust the myths around acne causes so you can recommend effective products and self-care advice
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
Sponsored
Smoke free living starts with pharmacy
Understand your vital role in supporting smokers to quit with appropriate NRT recommendations A new daily routine to help protect against cold & nasal viruses
Understand the potential impact of nasal hygiene on overall wellbeing Difflam: Sore Throat
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. Advising on acne
Bust the myths around acne causes so you can recommend effective products and self-care advice Supporting men with erection problems
Get back to basics on the causes and impact of erection problems so you can confidently support your male customersTrending
A new daily routine to help protect against cold & nasal viruses
Understand the potential impact of nasal hygiene on overall wellbeing
1 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
Managing the menopause
The module examines the way community pharmacy can support those going through the menopause.
20 Min Module
Smoking cessation
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.
15 Min Module
Smoke free living starts with pharmacy
Understand your vital role in supporting smokers to quit with appropriate NRT recommendations
10 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
Key clinical developments in 2021
This module provides an update of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2021.
20 Min Module
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Veganism
This month to kick off the new year we are talking about veganism and nutrition.
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Christmas Special 2021
The Talking Pharmacy Christmas Special sees the CIG editors choose their story of 2021, hand out some special end-of-year awards and give their predictions for 2022. Let us know if you agree! Happy Christmas to all our listeners. The podcast will return in January.
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 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 17/1/22
First Talking Pharmacy podcast of 2022 and it's a bumper edition: kudos for Liverpool's version of Pharmacy First, a prominent GP calls for CPCS to be scrapped and absences due to Covid hit the sector hard. Plus an interview with Michelle Riddalls from PAGB.
Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Michelle Riddalls
In this edition of Pharmacy Magazine’s In Conversation With podcast, we talk to PAGB chief executive Michelle Riddalls about the impact of Covid on the OTC market, the trade body’s bold national self care blueprint for England, the revival of POM to P reclassifications and why pharmacy should embrace the GSL category.
In Conversation
Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Veganism
This month to kick off the new year we are talking about veganism and nutrition. Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Christmas Special 2021
The Talking Pharmacy Christmas Special sees the CIG editors choose their story of 2021, hand out some special end-of-year awards and give their predictions for 2022. Let us know if you agree! Happy Christmas to all our listeners. The podcast will return in January. 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 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 17/1/22
First Talking Pharmacy podcast of 2022 and it's a bumper edition: kudos for Liverpool's version of Pharmacy First, a prominent GP calls for CPCS to be scrapped and absences due to Covid hit the sector hard. Plus an interview with Michelle Riddalls from PAGB. Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Michelle Riddalls
In this edition of Pharmacy Magazine’s In Conversation With podcast, we talk to PAGB chief executive Michelle Riddalls about the impact of Covid on the OTC market, the trade body’s bold national self care blueprint for England, the revival of POM to P reclassifications and why pharmacy should embrace the GSL category.Clinical
Dyspepsia or GORD?
Pharmacy customers can be quite vague when talking about GI problems so it is important to ask them to describe their symptoms to help clarify the complaint.
5 Min Module
Widening access to contraception in pharmacy
The pandemic has made it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services.
4 Min Module
New POCT guidance for community pharmacy
Outlines standards and safe environment required for use of point of care testing equipment.
1 Min Module
Learning update: Consultations around sexual health
Dealing with sexual health issues in pharmacy need not be embarrassing if handled sensitively.
3 Min Module
Update: Spotting the red flags of gastrointestinal disorders
Pharmacy teams face the challenge of distinguishing common complaints from more serious GI conditions.
4 Min Module
Understanding older people's health
Improving health in later life is becoming an increasingly important public health priority.
5 Min Module
Tech update: Messenger apps and patient confidentiality
Healthcare professionals are failing to comply with GDPR when sharing clinical data via instant messaging.
2 Min Module
Suicide prevention
A growing number of studies suggest that pharmacists and their teams can help prevent suicides but they need more training and support.
3 Min Module
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
OTC
Better bowels
It’s important to be able to help break down taboos about bowel health and offer advice and support.
4 Min Module
Focusing on women's health
Health problems don’t just affect women physically – they can have a huge mental health impact too.
4 Min Module
10 ways to live better
A new year can be a great opportunity to make healthy lifestyle changes. Here are 10 ways for customers to live better this year.
4 Min Module
Rescue line-up sees new addition
Balance & Positivity contains saffron, L-theanine, vitamins B5 and B12, and Rescue Flower Essences.
1 Min Module
Understanding eye care
Pharmacy teams can help customers, especially those suffering from dry eye disease.
5 Min Module
Taking care of your winter skin
Winter can cause problems for skin, but with the right products and self care advice, pharmacy teams can help
5 Min Module
Seasonal supplements
There are reasons why customer's diets may need a helping hand all year round.
4 Min Module
Smoking cessation
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.
15 Min Module
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
Popular searches
LGB women missing vital tests due to "fake news"
Lesbian, gay and bisexual women are being urged to attended cervical cancer screening tests as numbers remain low.
1 Min Module
Boots parent confirms 'strategic review' as divestment rumours grow
Bain Capital reportedly teaming up with CVC on bid as WBA makes statement on plans for the multiple.
1 Min Module
More tariff changes on the way?
A consultation on medicines reimbursement could see further tightening of price controls in the specials market, but the timetable is uncertain...
4 Min Module
Time to crack down on abusive patients
The Government, NHS and employers need to step up, writes Richard Thomas.
1 Min Module
First cannabis-based medicines approved for reimbursement
Pharmacists in England are to be reimbursed for dispensing cannabis-based products for the first time.
1 Min Module
Plan now for 15% spike in AMD cases, researchers warn
Health systems across Europe should start planning now for the increasing prevalence of AMD, researchers have said.
1 Min Module
Urgent supply notifications go live on Sonar and PharmOutcomes
NHS Digital is rolling out electronic notifications to GPs when one of their patients receives an urgent medicine supply from a community pharmacy.
1 Min Module