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First prescriptions for epilepsy

This CPD module aims to help the pharmacy team deal with first prescriptions for epilepsy.

19 Jun 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Mental health

Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients looking to discontinue using medicines for depression and anxiety.

26 May 2022 , 20 Min Module

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Women's health

Helping women to move through the menopause

Pharmacists and their teams can offer important advice on all aspects of the menopause, enabling women to make informed decisions about their own symptom management.

10 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

Skin conditions

Practice update: Scarred for life?

Wound healing is a complex process, so it is important to manage the wound correctly and use the right dressings to provide optimal healing conditions.

10 May 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.

05 May 2022 , 10 Min Article

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CNS conditions

First prescriptions for Parkinson's disease

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed Parkinson's medication for the first time.

04 May 2022 , 20 Min Module

Women's health

Research update: Methenamine – an alternative for UTI prophylaxis?

Metabolite offers an alternative to antibiotics for women with recurrent UTIs, research suggests.

06 Apr 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Heart health

Hypertension: part four

Understanding NICE pharmacological treatment guidelines and options for the management of hypertension.

25 Mar 2022 , 10 Min Module

Business

Maximising the hay fever opportunity

Cathy Crossthwaite, Numark OTC business development executive, suggests ways to make the most of the hay fever category.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy

Hay fever management

A concise guide to the causes, avoidance and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Consultations about first prescriptions

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients prescribed a medicine for the first time.

16 Mar 2022 , 20 Min Module

Skin conditions

Mental health support for people with acne

NICE has recommended mental health support for people who are severely affected by their acne.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Getting a grip on opioid usage

When it comes to tackling the over-prescribing of opioids, growing NHS waiting lists may be undoing any good work.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Managing common skin complaints

Skin conditions are among the most common reasons for patients to visit their pharmacy for treatment and advice.

23 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pregnancy & baby care

Nutrition in pregnancy

This pharmacy scenario aims to improve your understanding of nutrition during pregnancy.

21 Feb 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Sleep & insomnia

Managing sleep disorders

This module examines the way pharmacy teams can support those struggling with sleep disorders.

18 Feb 2022 , 20 Min Module

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