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Is it IBS or something else?

Clinical, 06 Aug 2025 , 7 Min Article

CPD Modules

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Management and prevention of otitis externa

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Hearing health and earwax removal

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Managing acne and rosacea

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

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Antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Identification and management of hypertension

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

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Next steps in asthma care

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Key practice developments in 2024

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Mental health and young people

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

Pharmacy First CPD: Shingles update

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

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Pharmacy CPD Modules

First prescriptions for depression

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

Clinical

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Is it IBS or something else?

Millions of people experience lower GI problems – but because symptoms can overlap, many do not receive the correct diagnosis or treatment. Victoria Goldman reports.

06 Aug 2025 , 7 Min Article

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Practice scenario: excessive thirst and urination

A 58-year-old male presents complaining of frequent urination and excessive thirst for the last two months. He tells you he has been going to the toilet a lot – and not just during the day. He has had to get out of bed at least twice every night. He does not describe having urgency and reports no pain or other symptoms. His medical history reveals that he has high blood pressure, for which he takes ramipril 10mg daily. He also suffers from intermittent dyspepsia-like symptoms that are controlled with omeprazole 20mg daily. What do you advise?

28 Jul 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Clinical

Practice scenario: maculopapular rash in young boy

The parents of a six-year-old boy come to see you. They tell you that Jake has been poorly for the past two days. He complained originally of a sore throat but, while that is getting better, Jake now has a temperature and they have also noticed a distinctive rash spreading up his trunk. He is normally fit and healthy with no other medical problems. What do you advise?

07 Jul 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Practice scenario: Presence of dark or tarry stools

Paul, 55, presents at the pharmacy on a Saturday morning. He tells you that over the last two or three days, he has noticed that his stools are darker than normal. When he flushes the toilet, the pan does not become clean. He hasn’t had a change in the number of bowel movements and doesn’t have any other symptoms, apart from a little stomach discomfort. He is otherwise fit and healthy and takes no medication on a regular basis. What would you advise him to do?

20 Jun 2025 , 5 Min Article

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The principles of effective sun protection

Most people are familiar with term sun protection factor – SPF – yet it is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Using case studies, here is some practical advice for pharmacists to pass on to patients about sun safety.

09 Jun 2025 , 6 Min Article

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Acute otitis media: a closer look

Kathy Oxtoby talks to pharmacists about how they manage otitis media and other common ear conditions.

05 Jun 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Helping women through their menopause journey

Sarah Purcell looks at the latest guidelines on menopause and explores how community pharmacy teams can help women through their menopause journey by recognising and managing symptoms as well as offering practical lifestyle advice.

02 Jun 2025 , 7 Min Article

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Navigating menopause with smart nutrition

How to help women on their menopause journey with nutrition and dietary advice. By Lisa Jamieson.

16 May 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Practice scenario: Nasal congestion

Debbie, 26, presents one afternoon in the pharmacy. She thinks she might be getting hay fever. She has never had it before but over the last week, her nose has been blocked and she is coughing as her throat is irritated. She also says that her eyes have been watering. Her medical history is unremarkable. She has mild asthma, for which she occasionally uses a blue ‘reliever’ inhaler, but only rarely. What would you advise?

12 May 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Are therapeutic cancer vaccines genuine game changers?

Therapeutic cancer vaccines (TCVs) are moving from the laboratory to the treatment ward. Mark Greener investigates their potential.

06 May 2025 , 4 Min Article

OTC

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Ready for action – a quick guide to managing sporting injuries

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

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Every second counts: busting some oral care myths

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

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Travel health: Beyond the booking

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

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OTC Category Reviews

Travel health: Parakito

Parakito is a range of natural products offering protection from mosquitoes.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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OTC Category Reviews

Advanced protection for excessive sweating

Perspirex is a high-performance antiperspirant for advanced protection against excessive sweat and body odour.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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OTC Category Reviews

Haleon launches new formulation Day Nurse

Product contains paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

16 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Erectile dysfunction

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

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First aid

Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.

19 Aug 2024 , 15 Min Module

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The weight of the world

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

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Allergen advice

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