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Do you ask about dysphagia?

How often do community pharmacists ask patients if they experience swallowing difficulties? Despite being common and potentially serious, dysphagia remains under-diagnosed and under-treated.

23 Dec 2022

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Topping up nutrient levels

Nutritional supplements remain big business, their lure still highly attractive to consumers who want to boost their wellbeing but struggle to achieve an optimum healthy diet.

20 Dec 2022

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Interest in cannabidiols continues to grow

The cannabidiol market in the UK is growing rapidly but it is important pharmacy customers are directed to brands with a good reputation and published quality assurance data.

18 Dec 2022

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Key clinical developments in 2022

This module provides a summary of important clinical developments in 2022 relevant to community pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2022

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Talk the talk

It is no secret that men are reluctant to talk about their health – but pharmacy teams can do a lot to change this ingrained attitude.

14 Nov 2022

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Smoke signals

Helping smokers quit is second nature to all pharmacy teams, even if it isn’t a commissioned service – so staying abreast of developments is essential.

12 Nov 2022

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Remote consultations and the DMS

This module will refresh your knowledge of the Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) in England by providing a short overview of its three stages.

11 Nov 2022

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Clinical briefing: Aromatics and URTIs

The evidence for the efficacy of aromatics in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections is extensive, according to a recent review. Mark Greener reports.

11 Nov 2022

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Still just scratching the surface?

Studies presented during the recent European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2022 offer fresh insights into the sometimes devastating impact of atopic dermatitis on sufferers.

11 Nov 2022

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Population and public health

This module aims to update pharmacy teams on recent changes and developments in UK public health policy relevant to community pharmacy practice.

12 Oct 2022

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Covid-19 and flu update

This CPD module aims to update your knowledge regarding the latest thinking on Covid-19 and flu, enabling you to answer questions from customers and patients.

20 Sep 2022

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Falls prevention in older people

This module aims to update your practice when talking to older people and their families about practical ways to avoid falls.

15 Aug 2022

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Under pressure

A recent UK study found that over half of people aged 40-69 years had hypertension. Pharmacists’ dispensary shelves are full of antihypertensives – so why aren’t more of the patients who need them getting them?

15 Aug 2022

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Hypertension case-finding in pharmacy

Last year pharmacies in England embarked on hypertension case-finding for their patients.1 Take-up of the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service has been rapid.

15 Aug 2022

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First prescriptions for osteoporosis

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed osteoporosis medications for the first time.

13 Jul 2022

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