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
Understand that varying pain profiles require different support so you can provide appropriate advice and treatment to all your customers
14 May 2025
Pain seems to be the most common and severe long Covid symptom, according to a new retrospective analysis.
05 Sep 2024
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
This module looks at the causes of glaucoma and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.
16 Jun 2023
Joint pain can significantly impact day-to-day life. Explore the advice and support available in the pharmacy.
13 Nov 2023
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from hayfever with this learning module.
22 Apr 2022
A spate of recent studies suggests that researchers are making giant leaps in their understanding of migraine and the development of new therapeutic opportunities. This feature considers some of the main findings. By Mark Greener.
12 Jun 2024
In the first video of a 3-part series, discover how The Pain Code can support you with analgesic stewardship, plus practical advice for consultations with customers deemed suitable for supply.
05 Jun 2023
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) places a significant yet frequently overlooked burden on the NHS especially during the winter months, so new treatments and vaccinations for the infection will address a real health need, writes PM clinical editor, Mark Greener
16 Mar 2023
