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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.
11 Sep 2025
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue for many men, yet people often find it hard to discuss or seek treatment for. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with reassurance, OTC guidance and help spot when something more serious might be prevalent.
Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.
Menopause is a huge milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the end of reproductivity and bringing with it a host of physical and emotional effects. We explore how pharmacy teams can help customers better understand its management.
10 Sep 2025
With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?
Alongside providing medication for asthmatic customers and those with COPD, pharmacy team members can also provide essential lifestyle advice key to preventing flare-ups and the condition worsening.
13 Aug 2025
From cuts and grazes to CPR, there are many ways pharmacy teams can support customers with first aid concerns.
Bladder and bowel conditions can make daily tasks inconvenient, whilst also being extremely painful and uncomfortable. Training Matters explores the different conditions pharmacy teams may come across.
Everyone experiences headache from time to time, but do your customers know the difference between a tension headache and a migraine, a cluster headache and one brought on by dehydration?
11 Jul 2025
Children are prone to pain and fever, from the inevitable growing pains and teething to bouts of the flu and colds. Luckily, parents and caregivers can find plenty of advice and treatment options in the pharmacy.
07 Jul 2025
Weight loss drugs have helped many people on their weight management journey, and now new research is showing that they may have more benefits. Eating a varied diet, prioritising whole foods and remembering what constitutes a ‘healthy weight’ however, is still important.
From verrucas to varicose veins, pharmacy teams are perfectly placed to help customers look after their feet and legs to stay mobile and pain-free.
Muscles and joints carefully connect bones and systems throughout the body, allowing us to walk, speak, blink and breathe. As they are used daily, however, they can come under strain from overuse or become injured due to trauma. Luckily, there are many treatment options available in the pharmacy.
06 Jun 2025
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.
While age does impact one’s susceptibility to certain conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, there are many lifestyle changes customers can implement to reduce the likelihood of their onset.
Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers to have stress-free holidays and feel confident taking on travel health concerns.
