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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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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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Skincare

This team training module focuses on skincare.

17 Mar 2017

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Tackling long term pain relief

How can pharmacy teams help those suffering from long-term chronic pain conditions?

21 Mar 2022

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Clinical update on gout

Drawing on the June 2022 NICE guidance, Gout: Diagnosis and Management (NG219), this module provides a clinical update on the causes of gout and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

13 Jan 2023

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Pharmacist given 12-month conditions over SOP failures on high-risk opioid supply

Mohammad Javed admitted governance failures while working at Your Prescriptions Ltd and Al Shafa Pharmacy.

09 Mar 2026

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CPD module: specials

We take a look at specials medicines, particularly CBPMs and specials for children.

19 Aug 2019

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Hayfever

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module looks at hayfever.

17 Jun 2015

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Revalidation

This CPD module provides an overview of the revalidation process for pharmacy professionals to meet GPhC requirements. 

15 Aug 2018

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Hayfever

Hayfever affects a large proportion of the population, mainly from March to September. As the condition is managed mainly with over-the-counter medicines and self care, the pharmacy is the first place customers will come to for advice.

17 Feb 2025

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Know the pain code - AMBER

This video will empower you to deal with 'amber' situations, with practical advice to apply when concerns of codeine misuse are identified.

02 Oct 2023

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