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Pharmacist who prescribed high-risk medicines unsafely suspended after patient’s death

William Terry Obeng prescribed propranolol to a patient with a history of poor mental health and self-harm in 2021.

Pharmacists cannot do ‘more for less’, warns PDA as Labour plans 2.4% pay rise

The PDA said the Government's evidence was not framed around "what is needed to recruit, retain and properly reward the workforce”.

Pharmacist who stole and consumed codeine from employer given conditions of practice order

Adam Ahmed Patel was suspended last year after removing packs of codeine from the Boots where he was the responsible pharmacist.

First ads promoting prescription oral weight loss drugs banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said adverts from Simple Online Pharmacy and Pharmacy Online broke the rules.

GPhC seeks Google meeting after drug dealers pose as pharmacies on Google Maps

An investigation found dealers were selling cocaine, ketamine, counterfeit banknotes and guns.

Anti-ageing skin care

Ageing is inevitable. But there are lots of ways you can help customers minimise the impact it has on their skin.

Read our advice, then test your knowledge by answering the questions at the end. Your results will be stored in your own personal Learning Log. You can use that to track your learning.

Colouring hair at home

Refresh your knowledge of hair colourants and help your customers achieve perfect results at home.

Read our advice, then test your knowledge by answering the questions at the end. Your results will be stored in your own personal Learning Log. You can use that to track your learning.

Cleansing

Cleansing is a crucial part of any beauty routine, but it's not as easy to get right as you might think. Refresh your knowledge with this quick training guide so you're ready to offer customers the best possible advice

Read our advice, then test your knowledge by answering the questions at the end. Your results will be stored in your own personal Learning Log. You can use that to track your learning.

Hayfever 2021 test

This module will refresh your learning on the treatment options and management advice for hayfever.

Scenario: Headache in adult women

A 28-year-old woman, not known to you, presents with headache and requests the product Migraitan that her friend has recommended. She tells you the headache has been present since yesterday and hasn’t responded to the paracetamol she has taken. She is otherwise fit and healthy and has no medical problems