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
When pain strikes most people reach for a pack of oral analgesics – but there are times when topical pain relief may be more appropriate.
24 Jul 2020
Pain and fever can cause much distress in children, pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and expert advice.
18 Jul 2019
Kiran Rachel Lombardo also gained access to medical records of family members on a number of occasions “with only their verbal consent”.
08 Sep 2025
This module will provide community pharmacists with an overview of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2018.
22 Jan 2019
From childhood to old age, there are various dermatological conditions to be expected during each stage of life.
22 Apr 2022
Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category
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
The OTC topicals fixture offers a wide range of options, with hot, cold and NSAID products, and includes both licensed OTC medicines and drug-free options.
16 Aug 2023
Mohammad Javed admitted governance failures while working at Your Prescriptions Ltd and Al Shafa Pharmacy.
09 Mar 2026
Pharmacy First payment threshold will remain at 20 until 2025
14 Oct 2024
