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Clinical Leaning (FIP)

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Advising on anorectal conditions in the pharmacy

Increase your confidence in recommending a suitable product for the management of minor anorectal conditions.

19 Jun 2026

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Sprains and strains: assessment and management

How to assess and manage strains, sprains and soft tissue injuries to help people move better and avoid long-term problems

14 May 2026

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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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Wound care: management

Rod Tucker describes the most common causes of wounds and scars and how they should be managed

08 Apr 2026

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Should people with AF avoid coffee?

Caffeinated coffee is often considered proarrhythmic and general advice is people with arrythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, should avoid it. However, a recent study has challenged this premise. Rod Tucker takes a closer look at the findings.

08 Apr 2026

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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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Identification and management of hypertension

This module focuses on the identification and management of hypertension 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.

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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