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Long read: Wearable health technology

While some wearable health technology still focus purely on step counts, most are no longer just about fitness but overall behaviour modification and everyday healthcare.

19 Jan 2021

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Lower gastrointestinal problems

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are two conditions characterised by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. 

25 Sep 2020

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Major flu jab scheme expansion to include over-50s

The government has added new groups of people to the upcoming national flu vaccination programme. 

24 Jul 2020

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Nutrition and Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased interest in the role of nutrition in immune function and could boost the supplements category in pharmacy.

24 Jul 2020

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Inflammatory bowel disease

This module provides an overview of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), treatment options and management approaches for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

24 Jun 2020

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PDA: Treatment of 2020 pre-reg trainees 'cannot be repeated'

PDA chair Mark Koziol has spoken of pre-registration pharmacists’ “anguish” at having their training disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

06 Apr 2020

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Pets and parasites

Pet owners often have poor knowledge about the internal parasites that can affect their dogs and cats. Pharmacists can help...

19 Mar 2020

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Heart of the matter: BP checks in pharmacy

A new report recommends that routine health assessments like heart and BP checks need to become a regular part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

20 Jan 2020

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Gut feeling

Community pharmacists can play an important role as a source of initial advice and ongoing help in the management of heartburn and indigestion.

17 Jan 2020

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Antimicrobial resistance

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Week, this module will consider the role of community pharmacy teams in tackling antimicrobial resistance.

15 Nov 2019

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Key clinical developments in 2018

This module will provide community pharmacists with an overview of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2018.

22 Jan 2019

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Antimicrobial stewardship

This module will consider the role of community pharmacy teams in tackling antimicrobial resistance

26 Nov 2018

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Liquid medication safety

This module will help pharmacists refresh their knowledge regarding liquid medication safety

05 Sep 2018

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Lower back pain

This module looks at lower back pain and sciatica, discussing coping and treatment strategies and when to refer to the GP

27 Jul 2018

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The management of asthma

This module considers the management of asthma and looks at how patient outcomes can be improved with pharmacy services

05 Jun 2018

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Treating tobacco dependence

This CPD module provides an overview of the latest NICE guidance on stop smoking interventions and services 

14 May 2018

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