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CPD Modules
Managing the menopause
The module examines the way community pharmacy can support those going through the menopause.
7 Min Module
Key clinical developments in 2021
This module provides an update of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2021.
5 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.
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
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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
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
Sponsored
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 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 skinTrending
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
Advising on acne
Bust the myths around acne causes so you can recommend effective products and self-care advice
5 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
Key clinical developments in 2021
This module provides an update of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2021.
5 Min Module
Managing the menopause
The module examines the way community pharmacy can support those going through the menopause.
7 Min Module
Smoking cessation
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.
4 Min Module
A new daily routine to help protect against cold & nasal viruses
Understand the potential impact of nasal hygiene on overall wellbeing
1 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 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: 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.
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.
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 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: 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. 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.Clinical
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
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
OTC
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.
4 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
Looking after older people's health
How can pharmacies rise to the challenges posed by an ageing population?
3 Min Module
Popular searches
PDAU: Pay issues high on our Boots agenda
Pharmacy Magazine caught up with PDAU national officer Paul Day to discuss the PDAU's negotiating ambitions
3 Min Module
RPS: Every pharmacy should stock naloxone
Overdose treatment naloxone should be available from every community pharmacy in Scotland, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said.
1 Min Module
Alphega provides range of coronavirus support for UK members
Alphega introduces resources to help members cope during the coronavirus pandemic including face visors and mental health support.
1 Min Module
DHSS consults on introducing OPD with an eye to hub-and-spoke
"Flexibility" to dispense up to 10 per cent more or less than prescribed in order to maintain OP.
1 Min Module
Avicenna seeks to sell freehold on 15 branches
The freehold on 15 pharmacies recently acquired by Avicenna will be up for auction next week.
1 Min Module
New structures could take on CCG commissioning role
Views sought on options for giving ICSs “a firmer footing in legislation" from April 2022.
1 Min Module
PDA 'extremely concerned' by Sewell report on racial inequality
The PDA said it is “extremely concerned and disappointed” by the conclusions of the Sewell Report into racial inequality.
1 Min Module