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Common ear problems: diagnosis and management

How to diagnose and manage common ear problems in pharmacy

14 May 2026

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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

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Hearing health and earwax removal

Hearing health and earwax removal in community pharmacy.

24 Jun 2025

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Superdrug rolls out earwax removal service to more stores

Service now available in 35 of the group’s health clinics.

16 Jun 2025

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Hear, hear!

From ear infections to hearing loss, customers can experience multiple problems when it comes to their ears. Training Matters explores how to spot such conditions early and the appropriate OTC treatment to recommend.

06 Jun 2025

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Hearing Health and Earwax Removal

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

14 May 2025

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Calming relief from outer ear infections

Refresh your knowledge on otitis externa and learn how EarCalm can help relieve symptoms

12 Mar 2025

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Play it by ear

Many of us take for granted the ability to hear, and it is only when this sense is affected that we realise just how much of our daily lives depend on our ear health.

19 Jun 2024

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Keep an ear out

The ears are not only vital for hearing, but balance too, so it’s important to keep them as healthy as possible. Explore various ear problems and the best self care tips and treatment advice staff can offer.

06 Oct 2023

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Play it by ear

The benefits of regular visits to the optician and dentist are well understood but less attention is paid to our ears – yet hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and other problems. Tackling it as soon as possible is crucial.

17 May 2023

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Ear care

Ears are complex organs and when things go wrong, it's not just hearing that can be affected. This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

11 Nov 2022

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Loud and clear

With more and more pharmacies offering extensive ear care services, it’s important for the whole team to be up to speed on common ear conditions

10 Oct 2022

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Managing ear problems

The past year has seen many challenges for ear health, both directly and indirectly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

11 Oct 2021

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Pain relief from top to toe

Pain can pop up anywhere, often without warning. But it's not just OTC analgesics that can make a difference.

09 Mar 2021

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The deafening silence of ear problems

Hearing loss can be devastating and isolating, but pharmacy teams can help to improve accessibility within the pharmacy.

10 Dec 2020

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