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oral-contraception

Combined oral contraceptives

This CPD module aims to help pharmacy technicians update their knowledge on combined oral contraceptives.

13 Nov 2023

toolkit

Service toolkit: Smoking Cessation

The Government wants England to be “smoke-free” by 2030 and pharmacies could help achieve this ambition by engaging with the Smoking Cessation Advanced Service.

05 Oct 2023

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Weight loss drugs: should we believe the hype?

Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?

04 Oct 2023

connections

Making connections

The integration of pharmacy IT services with the wider NHS is gathering pace, overseen by the Community Pharmacy IT Group.

02 Oct 2023

preggers

Dealing with those bumps in the road

Helping pregnant women every step of the way

18 Sep 2023

actinic-keratoses

Q&A: Actinic keratoses

Nearly a quarter of the UK population aged 60 years and over have actinic keratoses, according to NICE – but what are they? Are they cancerous and how should they be treated?

18 Sep 2023

heart-failure

First prescriptions for heart failure

This module covers medicines used in the management of heart failure.

13 Sep 2023

skincare

Skincare and the menopause

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023

head-lice-young-boy-scratching

Is head lice resistance rearing its head again?

Thanks to their mode of action, physical insecticides have been considered ‘resistance proof’ when it comes to treating head lice – but now evidence is emerging to suggest this may not be the case.

13 Sep 2023

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Psychedelics for mental health: the acid test

The prospect of treating psychiatric conditions with long-derided drugs such as psilocybin and LSD is attracting plenty of headlines – but how much is hyperbole and how would the NHS implement psychedelic-based treatments anyway?

13 Sep 2023

skin-problems

Unusual skin conditions

Community pharmacists have plenty of experience diagnosing and offering treatment advice for common dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about some of the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen less frequently?

13 Sep 2023

gord

Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.

21 Aug 2023

sore-foot

Using topical painkillers for targeted relief

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

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