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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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Muscle and joint pain

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

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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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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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Skincare

This team training learning module focuses on common skincare conditions.

24 Feb 2016

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10-minute clinic: pain relief

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers suffering from different types of pain.

10 Jul 2020

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Understanding clinical test results

How can the results of clinical tests and their implications be clearly explained to patients? We offer some pointers.

19 Jan 2021

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Clinical briefing: Falling vaccination rates

While Covid-19 vaccination saved almost 20 million lives worldwide in a year, the pandemic meant that some people have missed other potentially life-saving immunisations, warns Mark Greener

13 Feb 2023

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Clinical update: Gut reaction

When most people experience GI problems their gut reaction is to reach for an OTC medicine.

13 Jul 2022

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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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Muscle and joint pain

With sports injuries resulting in muscle and joint pain, prevention is often key and pharmacy teams can help.

13 Mar 2020

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