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Fibroids and endometriosis

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

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Spotting the signs

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

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’Tis the season

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

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The problem with skin

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

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Insomnia and stress

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

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Testing, testing

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

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Hayfever

Hayfever can affect customers differently, with some people experiencing mild symptoms while others struggle significantly. Pharmacy teams can help with OTC solutions and self-care advice.

11 Mar 2026

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A new perspective

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

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Reminder: Revised Pharmacy First clinical pathways from October

The updated pathways contain new Gateway Points and will come into effect in October.

02 Sep 2025

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Skincare and the menopause

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023

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Baby skincare

A baby's skin is delicate and can be easily damaged. With up to 70 to 84 nappy changes a week, it's important that parents use gentle products to clean their baby. Watch this two minute video, sponsored by Waterwipes, to find out more.

 

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Skincare and mental health

At surface level, treating skin conditions may seem purely aesthetic, but in reality it goes much deeper.

09 Mar 2021

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Do men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain?

Females are more likely to become addicted to opioids because they are biologically less responsive to them, research suggests.

25 Nov 2024

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Naprosyn� Pain Relief

Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category

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Key clinical developments in 2021

This module provides an update of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2021.

16 Dec 2021

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Hayfever helpers

As hayfever season returns, how can pharmacy teams advise customers to manage their symptoms effectively?

13 May 2022

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NHS ‘recognises pain’ as it freezes Pharmacy First payment targets until 2025

Pharmacy First payment threshold will remain at 20 until 2025

14 Oct 2024

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Clinical briefing: Polypharmacy, antidepressants and diabetes

When it comes to antidepressants and type 2 diabetes, polypharmacy does not necessarily undermine adherence. As with so much in medicine and prescribing, the devil is in the detail says Mark Greener

23 Dec 2022

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