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Making protected learning time count

Paula Higginson, head of learning development at CPPE, explains how to make the most of the protected learning time now available to community pharmacies in England

15 Oct 2026

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Infestations: identification and management

Lice, bed bugs and scabies are common parasites that affect humans. Knowing how to distinguish between these common infestations and other causes of itching can help pharmacy teams provide appropriate advice and treatment, as Rod Tucker explains

14 Oct 2026

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Ask the expert: Locum pharmacists and PGD services, where does responsibility sit?

As community pharmacy services expand, locum pharmacists increasingly work alongside pharmacy technicians delivering PGD-based services. Understanding the extent of their Responsible Pharmacist responsibilities is essential for safe practice, says Rachael Clarke.

13 Oct 2026

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Top Do’s and Don’ts of pharmacist prescribing

NPA board members and staff share their top tips for prescribers

12 Oct 2026

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Prescribing: legal, ethical and professional considerations

Essential legal, ethical and professional guidance for community pharmacist prescribers. By Professor Jane Portlock

09 Oct 2026

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Top tips for newly qualified pharmacists

Newly registered pharmacists enter practice with greater responsibility than ever before. Senior members of the profession share some practical advice for those at the beginning of their career journey.

08 Oct 2026

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Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes

Community pharmacists can support safe, purposeful glucose monitoring by linking results to treatment review and patient-centred conversations. Nadia Malik provides a practical guide for pharmacy teams

07 Oct 2026

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Does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?

Social media influencers absolutely swear by it, but is apple cider vinegar really any good for weight loss? Rod Tucker considers the available evidence

06 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First: ambition thwarted by unrealistic fees

The expansion of Pharmacy First has limited scope and does not make financial sense for contractors either. By Alexander Humphries*

05 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First, ambition last

Expansion of Pharmacy First lacks ambition and penetration which may jeopardise its success

02 Oct 2026

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Chronic plaque psoriasis: preparing to prescribe

An evidence-based overview of chronic plaque psoriasis, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, associated comorbidities and assessment of severity

30 Sep 2026

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Prescribing: lessons from the frontline

Lindsey Fairbrother recounts her personal experiences as a pharmacist prescriber and provides some useful words of advice for those who are considering offering prescribing services

15 Sep 2026

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What's the evidence behind the 10,000 daily step target?

Much has been made of the importance of doing 10,000 steps a day, but a new analysis has revealed just how many daily steps are actually needed to provide clinically meaningful improvements in health outcomes. Rod Tucker steps up to the data…

11 Sep 2026

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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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