Clinical, 31 Jul 2026 Training Matters
Clinical, 31 Jul 2026 Training Matters
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
Support customers with IBS and understand how Fybocalm can help relieve symptoms by addressing the root cause
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
Support customers with IBS and understand how Fybocalm can help relieve symptoms by addressing the root cause
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
The final module in this 3-part series will help you identify customers at risk of misusing analgesia and offers practical advice for handling difficult conversations
27 Nov 2023
In this module Alan Nathan outlines the advice you should offer patients presenting with warts and verrucas and what OTC treatments are available.
27 Jul 2018
We examine how seasonal change affects skin and why emollients are at the heart of managing it.
13 Dec 2019
Joint pain can significantly impact day-to-day life. Explore the advice and support available in the pharmacy.
13 Nov 2023
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on children's pain and fever.
24 Jul 2017
Pharmacists need to take every opportunity to watch for the warning signs of suicide — not just in their patients, but also among their colleagues and themselves, says PM clinical editor Mark Greener
25 Apr 2023
Our latest CPD module reviews the extent and management of common mental health problems.
13 Jan 2020
Pharmacy teams have a key role to play in managing children's pain and fever, so update your knowledge with this module.
15 Aug 2021
Charles Gladwin reviews the drug and medical device approaches to the management of headache and migraine
13 Jul 2017
