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.
12 May 2026
Type 1 diabetes often goes undetected in children, but with the correct knowledge, pharmacy teams can help families spot the disease and get proper treatment, says Victoria Goldman.
12 May 2026
Hayfever was previously only impactful during certain times of the year, but thanks to climate change, it now affects more people, more often. Kerry Greenaway spoke to allergy experts about pollen, food and other allergies.
12 May 2026
Skin conditions can become all-encompassing without the right treatment. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can play a vital role in identifying concerns and helping customers to find solutions
12 May 2026
Sleep is a cornerstone of wellbeing, impacting our physical and psychological health. Compromised sleep quality may lead to short and long-term problems for customers. Luckily, there is plenty of advice for the pharmacy team to share.
11 May 2026
Some customers may want to monitor their health out of curiosity, whereas others may be struggling to see a GP. We explored the vast variety of home testing tools available
12 Mar 2026
For many people, the go-to for treating chronic pain is an OTC analgesic. However, there are some more holistic practices that can help too.
11 Mar 2026
Help customers with acne build the ideal ‘cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect’ routine to help reduce breakouts and care for their skin
Introducing our SMART training on erection problems: groundbreaking education entirely tailored to your job role, your experience and your level of knowledge. This training is optimised for your needs and designed to be easy to navigate.
Update your knowledge to help prevent and manage summer skin problems
Learn how Canesten® brand offers the widest range of products for thrush treatment, making it uniquely placed to give customers control over managing thrush – their way
Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence
Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers
Help customers with acne build the ideal ‘cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect’ routine to help reduce breakouts and care for their skin
Introducing our SMART training on erection problems: groundbreaking education entirely tailored to your job role, your experience and your level of knowledge. This training is optimised for your needs and designed to be easy to navigate.
Update your knowledge to help prevent and manage summer skin problems
Learn how Canesten® brand offers the widest range of products for thrush treatment, making it uniquely placed to give customers control over managing thrush – their way
Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence
Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers
Guidance and resources on prediabetes, weight loss and exercise and the possibility of diabetes remission.
13 Feb 2019
This CPD module focuses on managing pain in palliative care.
13 Mar 2015
The latest General Pharmaceutical Services report from NHS Digital puts the numbers into community pharmacy over 10 years
09 Jan 2020
Think you're up to speed on strains and sprains? Our latest module aims to boost your confidence when recommending OTC treatments and further advice for muscle and joint pain.
15 Mar 2023
Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category
Update your knowledge on allergic rhinitis with a range of learning resources, brought you to by Allevia
This CPD module provides an overview of the revalidation process for pharmacy professionals to meet GPhC requirements.
15 Aug 2018
Help customers avoid muscle and joint injury with preventative measures and relevant OTC treatments
15 Jun 2022
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on muscle and joint pain.
28 Jun 2017
