Clinical news, 27 Jan 2026 Richard Thomas , 1 Min Article
Clinical news, 26 Jan 2026 Richard Thomas , 1 Min Article
Opinion, 23 Jan 2026 , 3 Min Article
NHS & health news, 22 Jan 2026 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article
Clinical, 21 Jan 2026 Richard Thomas , 5 Min Article
Clinical, 21 Jan 2026 Richard Thomas , 5 Min Article
This module focuses on practice research, its importance, and how community pharmacists and their teams can get involved with research activities.
20 Jan 2026 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module explores the biopsychosocial aspects of patient care and explains why social prescribing is integral to holistic pharmacy practice.
15 Dec 2025 , 20 Min Module
This is the latest in a series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists in their conversations with patients who are receiving a medicine for the first time. This module discusses SSRI antidepressants prescribed for people aged 18 years and over with a focus on the New Medicine Service (NMS) but with content relevant to all community pharmacists.
22 Oct 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module looks at men’s health 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.
08 Oct 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module looks at becoming an independent prescriber. 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.
02 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module looks at managing and preventing otitis externa 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.
28 Jul 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module focuses on hearing health and earwax removal 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.
24 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acne and rosacea. 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.
02 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module
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
Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category
Learn how Canesten® brand offers the widest range of products for thrush treatment, making it uniquely placed to give customers control over managing thrush – their way
Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers
Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence
Recognise the different allergens present throughout the year and recommend effective products to manage allergy symptoms.
Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category
Learn how Canesten® brand offers the widest range of products for thrush treatment, making it uniquely placed to give customers control over managing thrush – their way
Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers
Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence
Recognise the different allergens present throughout the year and recommend effective products to manage allergy symptoms.
It's the first pod of the year, so what better time for the Editors to peer review into their crystal ball and give their pharmacy predictions, good and bad, for 2026 – but do you agree? Send in a voice note to *pm@1530.com* and let us know!
Rob Darracott talks to Sir Hugh Taylor, independent chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Under discussion: the importance of professional leadership to health professionals, the work of the Board to further collaboration among professional leadership bodies and specialist pharmacy professional groups across the UK, and what the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s ambitions for a Royal College of Pharmacy should mean for professional leadership.
In Halloween week, grab your broomsticks as the CIG editors stir the cauldron of pharmacy news to see what’s been bubbling over the past week – antidepressant side-effects, black market GLP-1s and the dearth of practice research in the community sector all cast a spell...
Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.
The CIG editors are back to discuss the dramatically falling rates of locum pay, why depression is such a welcome addition to the New Medicine Service – and we celebrate the very best of independent community pharmacy in this year's Independent Pharmacy Awards. See you at the Pharmacy Show!
In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
It's the first pod of the year, so what better time for the Editors to peer review into their crystal ball and give their pharmacy predictions, good and bad, for 2026 – but do you agree? Send in a voice note to *pm@1530.com* and let us know!
Rob Darracott talks to Sir Hugh Taylor, independent chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Under discussion: the importance of professional leadership to health professionals, the work of the Board to further collaboration among professional leadership bodies and specialist pharmacy professional groups across the UK, and what the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s ambitions for a Royal College of Pharmacy should mean for professional leadership.
In Halloween week, grab your broomsticks as the CIG editors stir the cauldron of pharmacy news to see what’s been bubbling over the past week – antidepressant side-effects, black market GLP-1s and the dearth of practice research in the community sector all cast a spell...
Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.
The CIG editors are back to discuss the dramatically falling rates of locum pay, why depression is such a welcome addition to the New Medicine Service – and we celebrate the very best of independent community pharmacy in this year's Independent Pharmacy Awards. See you at the Pharmacy Show!
In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Most people experience heartburn and dyspepsia from time to time. We explain the red flags to look out for and advise on recommendations for symptom relief.
21 Jan 2026 , 5 Min Article
The recent extension to the Pharmacy Contraception Service in England is recognition that the community sector has much to offer in supporting sexual wellbeing. But how did this role develop and what innovations might occur in the future? Rod Tucker explains.
21 Jan 2026 , 5 Min Article
Although pharmacists are the experts on medicines, in some cases it is the patient who wants to discontinue treatment. Using hypertension as an example, we look at what pharmacist prescribers would need to consider when someone wishes to stop taking their blood pressure medication.
11 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Article
Type 1 diabetes is the most frequent form of the disease in children and adolescents, although it can occur at any age. But what causes the condition, and how can community pharmacists best support patients? Rod Tucker explains
28 Oct 2025 , 6 Min Article
A man in his 40s asks to speak with you. He tells you he has been bothered by an itchy rash on his legs for the last week or so but now it is also on his arms. He has not tried any medication to get rid of the rash but has been taking an antihistamine to help with the itching. Otherwise, he is fit and healthy and takes no prescribed medicines. What do you advise?
20 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article
The time is right for community pharmacists to take a major step forward and help patients overcome challenges and access better quality respiratory care.
14 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article
Mr T is a 77-year-old man with a number of medical problems including angina, type 2 diabetes and COPD. At his last review three months ago, he was stable with no alterations to his medication regimen. Today, when his carer picks up his medication, she says he hasn’t quite seemed himself for the last few days and is a little confused. She didn’t think to mention it to the doctor given that he is prone to being distracted at times. What is your advice?
13 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article
For all their efficacy and popularity, anti-obesity medicines are far from being a quick fix.
07 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article
Headaches are a common presentation in pharmacy, but diagnosing the underlying cause can be difficult. To support pharmacists when advising patients, Rod Tucker explores the more common causes and treatment options.
01 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article
There are some 14.4 million under-18s in the UK, making up almost 20 per cent of the population that need to access health services. For them to feel confident about doing this via pharmacy, they need to feel safe and welcome, says Sarah Purcell.
25 Sep 2025 , 6 Min Article
Magnesium deficiency is common, often overlooked and frequently masked by normal blood test results. Understanding risk factors and whether medicines are involved, as well as optimal supplementation, is essential for community pharmacy teams.
02 Jan 2026 , 4 Min Article
Help customers step into summer free from foot problems with our seasonal guide to common complaints.
11 Aug 2025 , 5 Min Article
As the warm weather encourages more people to participate in sport and exercise, it is likely that pharmacies will see increasing requests for advice on minor injuries. Sarah Purcell considers best practice recommendations and treatment options.
01 Jul 2025 , 4 Min Article
Just 120 seconds of tooth brushing twice a day can safeguard oral health, but even this is too much for many people. Victoria Goldman looks at what pharmacists can do to bust some oral care myths.
01 Jul 2025 , 5 Min Article
People just want to relax when they’re on holiday and temporarily leave all their worries behind. We explain how pharmacy teams can help them achieve this goal by staying healthy while away from home.
06 Jun 2025 , 4 Min Article
Perspirex is a high-performance antiperspirant for advanced protection against excessive sweat and body odour.
19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Parakito is a range of natural products offering protection from mosquitoes.
19 May 2025 , 1 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
