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Cough & cold

Cold & flu

The average adult suffers two to four colds a year in the UK. Children are even more prone, experiencing five to eight colds on average. As self care advice and OTC products for cold and flu are commonly available from the pharmacy, it is important pharmacy teams know what to recommend.

10 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Asthma & COPD

Asthma management

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.

10 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Pain relief

Let the pain fall

With support from the pharmacy, customers don’t need to put up with pain alone.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Men's health

Man oh man

Data shows that in many instances, men are suffering from conditions at higher rates than women, and are even dying earlier. We explore how pharmacy teams can support men’s health from behind the counter.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sustainability

Sustaining the system

Can the pharmacy team play a role in making the healthcare sector more sustainable? We find out how every change implemented counts.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Covid-19 restrictions may be a thing of the past, but customers will continue to have concerns about symptom management, vaccines and long Covid.

15 Nov 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Mental health

Mental health and young people

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

15 Nov 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Insomnia

Nighttime notions

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” is a well-known quote, which research has proven to ring true. But how closely do pharmacy customers connect sleep with wellbeing?

14 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

No more sugarcoating

Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant vigilance, making the number of undiagnosed diabetics extremely concerning.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Heart health

Heart to heart

The heart is well-known as an emblem of love, around which many a saying revolve, but it is foremost the vital organ responsible for pumping blood and oxygen around the body. If not looked after, the heart’s health can deteriorate and cause serious problems.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

On the outside

Skin takes the brunt of the cold in winter, and most of the time, it puts up a strong defence. However, there are various conditions that can flare up and require more attention than usual during the colder months.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Coming up for air

Living with lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make daily activities extremely difficult, with symptoms ranging from manageable, requiring the use of an inhaler, to severe, requiring sufferers to visit the hospital.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Cough & cold

Cold season

As the winter months begin, the pharmacy will undoubtedly see more customers looking for help with conditions like the flu, a cold or cough. Luckily, the pharmacy is also a place where a plethora of OTC remedies are available, and where customers can gain valuable self care advice from the pharmacy team.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Shingles (updated)

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.

02 Oct 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Smoking cessation

Smoking cessation

Most people will have heard that smoking damages the lungs, but not everyone is aware of the numerous short and long-term negative impacts smoking has on health. The pharmacy team can play a vital role in educating customers on the risks of smoking and support their quitting journey.

02 Oct 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Mental health

First prescriptions for depression

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.

17 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

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