Clinical

Diabetes,

Smartphone-based HbA1c blood test launched

New test from PocDoc promises results “in minutes”.

21 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Diabetes,

First immunotherapy approved for type 1 diabetes

... but teplizumab yet to receive the thumbs-up from NICE.

19 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Cancer & palliative care,

Delays in cancer testing limiting access to therapies

Study warns delays in cancer biomarker testing are hindering access to NICE-approved targeted therapies.

15 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Gastrointestinal,

Is it IBS or something else?

Millions of people experience lower GI problems – but because symptoms can overlap, many do not receive the correct diagnosis or treatment. Victoria Goldman reports.

06 Aug 2025 , 7 Min Article

Public health,

RSV vaccine 82 per cent effective in preventing hospitalisation in older people

The UK Health Security Agency study, found the vaccine was “highly effective” in preventing hospitalisation in older people with a chronic respiratory condition and those living with immunosuppression.

01 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Management and prevention of otitis externa

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 , 20 Min Module

Diabetes,

Practice scenario: excessive thirst and urination

A 58-year-old male presents complaining of frequent urination and excessive thirst for the last two months. He tells you he has been going to the toilet a lot – and not just during the day. He has had to get out of bed at least twice every night. He does not describe having urgency and reports no pain or other symptoms. His medical history reveals that he has high blood pressure, for which he takes ramipril 10mg daily. He also suffers from intermittent dyspepsia-like symptoms that are controlled with omeprazole 20mg daily. What do you advise?

28 Jul 2025 , 10 Min Module

Allergy,

NICE recommends immunotherapy tablet for birch pollen allergy

Patients require positive skin prick or blood tests confirming allergy before accessing the therapy.

22 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

Allergy,

MHRA approves first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray

EURneffy (adrenaline 2mg): ready-to-use, needle-free intranasal spray for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

21 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Hearing health and earwax removal

This CPD module focuses on hearing health and earwax removal 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.

24 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

Cardiovascular diseases,

Starting statins early may prevent MI and stroke

Patients with diabetes who start statins promptly reduce chances of MI and ischemic stroke by one third, researchers say.

09 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Management and prevention of otitis externa

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

06 Jun 2025 , 10 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Managing acne and rosacea

This CPD module covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acne and rosacea. 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.

02 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

Child & teen health,

Antibiotics in under-2s predict higher childhood BMI

Antibiotic-treated children were 20 per cent more likely than controls to be obese at 12 years of age.

22 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Hearing Health and Earwax Removal

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

14 May 2025 , 10 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Treatment for acne and rosacea

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

16 Apr 2025 , 10 Min Module

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