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Ask the expert: BP monitors and atrial fibrillation

Which home blood pressure monitors are suitable for people with atrial fibrillation?

08 Sep 2026

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Prescriber focus: Mike Hewitson

Pharmacist Mike Hewitson on his special interest in dermatology and pathfinder participation

03 Aug 2026

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Prescriber focus: Brian Gallagher

Pharmacist Brian Gallagher shares his experience of being an independent prescriber in Scotland

02 Jul 2026

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Deprescribing in hypertension: a case study

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

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Becoming an independent prescriber

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

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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

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Prescribing dilemmas: skin problems

There are a range of factors that pharmacist independent prescribers need to consider beyond the clinical problems that present. Using two scenarios concerning dermatological conditions, Rod Tucker outlines what these might include.

21 Apr 2025

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Record keeping and communication

This CPD module 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.

25 Sep 2024

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