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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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Managing chronic pain in older adults

In older adults living with chronic pain, it is important to get the balance right between ensuring adequate pain relief while avoiding medication overuse and reducing polypharmacy, says Lars-Åke Söderlund, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

23 Dec 2022

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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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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 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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OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

Colic is a distressing condition for babies and parents alike, although the causes remain unknown. Alan Nathan explains how OTC medicines can be used to ease symptoms

11 Feb 2016

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Low back pain

This CPD module provides an overview of lower back pain, including self-care measures and pharmacological treatments.

18 Jul 2018

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Key clinical developments in 2018

This module will provide community pharmacists with an overview of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2018.

22 Jan 2019

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Pain management in palliative care

This CPD module considers the management of pain in palliative care.

28 Dec 2014

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Getting your CPD in order

With continuing fitness to practise drawing ever closer, it is time to make sure your CPD is up to speed

25 Oct 2016

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Allergies and hayfever

This team training module focuses on allergies.

21 Apr 2017

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