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Pharmacy technician CPD: First prescriptions for lipid management

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

Learning objectives

Aim: To help pharmacy technicians talk to patients with first prescriptions for lipid (cholesterol) lowering medication. 

Objectives: After completing this module and its online counterpart, pharmacy technicians will be able to:

  • Identify the medicines used for lipid management
  • Explain how they help reduce cholesterol
  • Signpost patients to more advice.
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