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Fibroids and endometriosis

How to recognise symptoms that may indicate fibroids or endometriosis when women present with severe menstrual or pelvic problems.

07 May 2026

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Type 2 diabetes: management (update)

An overview of the recently updated NICE guideline on type 2 diabetes. Key changes to the overall treatment strategy and the role of pharmacy teams in individualising and optimising care for people living with type 2 diabetes – especially those who are newly diagnosed.

08 Apr 2026

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Practical aspects of oral emergency contraception consultations

How to deal with the various practical, ethical and legal considerations when supplying oral emergency contraception as part of the Pharmacy Contraception Service. The module also covers issues such as conscientious objection, informed consent, as well as safeguarding concerns, and provides examples of how pharmacists might address them.

16 Mar 2026

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Pharmacy and social prescribing

The biopsychosocial aspects of patient care and why social prescribing is integral to holistic pharmacy practice.

15 Dec 2025

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Managing type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is the most frequent form of the disease in children and adolescents, although it can occur at any age. But what causes the condition, and how can community pharmacists best support patients? Rod Tucker explains

28 Oct 2025

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Concise guide: Acting on diabetic leg ulcers

This short learning article explores how to recognise a diabetic leg ulcer, outlines the signs and symptoms, and offers practical guidance for pharmacists on when and how to intervene.

11 Aug 2025

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Otitis externa - management and prevention

This CPD module looks at managing and preventing otitis externa in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

28 Jul 2025

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Identification and management of hypertension

Identification and management of hypertension in community pharmacy.

17 Apr 2025

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Could cholesterol changes point to dementia?

Cholesterol levels may be a new biomarker for identifying people at risk of dementia, suggests a new study.

04 Mar 2025

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First prescriptions: lipid management

This CPD module covers the management of cardiovascular risk through lipid (cholesterol) lowering medication.

29 Jul 2024

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Improving asthma care

Asthma attacks in the UK have increased by a third over the past decade and the number of people affected by the disease here is among the highest in the world. So why aren’t new therapeutic options being utilised to better effect?

09 Oct 2023

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Tailor opioids to cut risk of diversion and misuse

Opioid prescribing should be adapted to specific conditions to reduce the risk of misuse from diverted unused medication, according to Canadian research presented at the recent European Emergency Medicine Congress.

05 Oct 2023

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Ovulation & pregnancy testing

When trying to get pregnant, understanding the menstrual cycle can help in identifying the days when women are most likely to conceive. But pinpointing ovulation is just the start, and there are other considerations too, many of which pharmacy teams can support couples with.

14 Jun 2023

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Reflux

Update your understanding about reflux and provide reassurance and advice to parents.

26 Apr 2021

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