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Acne: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Mild to moderate acne in people aged 12 and over: from over-the-counter products to prescribed topical treatment, a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway with referral criteria and self-care advice.

29 Oct 2026

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Soft tissue infections: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Cellulitis, boils and acute paronychia in people aged 12 and over: a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway, from red flags and referral to antibiotic treatment and self-care

29 Oct 2026

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Impetigo - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis and management of impetigo as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Insect bites - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis and management of insect bites as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 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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Fungal skin infections: diagnosis and management

Diagnosis and management of fungal skin infections of the body and scalp

31 Aug 2026

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Advising on sensitive skin solutions

Use this module to learn how to help customers relieve and protect their sensitive skin with skin care solutions and self-care advice.

17 Jun 2026

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Common foot and leg conditions: diagnosis and management

From cramps and restless legs to verrucas and athlete’s foot, pharmacy teams can help support patients with practical advice, effective treatments and timely referrals for common leg and foot conditions.

05 Jun 2026

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Advising on acne

Help customers with acne build the ideal ‘cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect’ routine to help reduce breakouts and care for their skin

10 Apr 2026

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Wound care: management

Rod Tucker describes the most common causes of wounds and scars and how they should be managed

08 Apr 2026

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How effective are at-home LED masks for acne?

With a surge of interest in at-home light-emitting diode (LED) face masks for acne treatment, how effective are these masks, and should pharmacists recommend them to patients? Rod Tucker investigates

23 Mar 2026

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Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and treatment

One of the most common skin conditions in the UK, Rod Tucker outlines the pathogenesis of acne, details the treatment options in pharmacy and busts some myths.

12 Mar 2026

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Plaque psoriasis: Getting the best results for patients

Patients with skin conditions often struggle to manage their symptoms. Rod Tucker explores how pharmacists can help them get optimal results from their treatments, in particular for plaque psoriasis.

23 Sep 2025

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