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First prescriptions for depression

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 depression.

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

  • Understand the prevalence of depression in the UK
  • Be aware of how long antidepressants usually take to have a positive effect
  • Signpost patients to non-pharmaceutical interventions for depression.
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