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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/first-prescriptions-for-gout

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This module covers medicines used in the management of gout.

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CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/clinical-update-on-gout

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Drawing on the June 2022 NICE guidance, Gout: Diagnosis and Management (NG219), this module provides a clinical update on the causes of gout and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

20 Min Module

CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/key-clinical-developments-in-2022

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

20 Min Module

CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/remote-consultations-and-the-dms

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

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/population-and-public-health

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

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CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/covid-19-and-flu-update

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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.

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/falls-prevention-in-older-people

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

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CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/first-prescriptions-for-osteoporosis

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

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/first-prescriptions-for-epilepsy

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

15 Min Module

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/discontinuing-medicines-in-depression-and-anxiety

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This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients looking to discontinue using medicines for depression and anxiety.

20 Min Module

Sponsored education

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/sponsored-education/the-role-of-nasal-cleansing-in-protecting-against-colds-and-flu

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/sponsored-education/sore-throat-treatment-difflam

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Get to grips with what customers want from their sore throat treatment and upgrade your consultations with this 7-step guide

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OTC Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-modules/887621-oral-pain

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Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits, from avoiding gum and tooth problems to helping to protect general health and even boosting self-confidence. Improve your understanding of how to look after the teeth, treat pain and prevent further issues occurring.

15 Min Module

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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/sponsored-education/helping-vapers-find-a-path-to-quit-with-Nicorette

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Help vapers find a path to a nicotine-free life when they are ready to quit with the first NRT product licensed for this indication

5 Min Module

CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/first-prescriptions-for-gout

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This module covers medicines used in the management of gout.

20 Min Module

CPD Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/cpd-modules/clinical-update-on-gout

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Drawing on the June 2022 NICE guidance, Gout: Diagnosis and Management (NG219), this module provides a clinical update on the causes of gout and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

20 Min Module

Sponsored education

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/sponsored-education/advising-on-cough-bronchostop

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Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

5 Min Module

Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/clinical-refresher-recognising-red-and-yellow-flags-in-patients-on-opioids

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Humanity has used opioids for millennia – Sumerian clay tablets from about 3000 BC mention the opium poppy. It’s telling that we are still trying to find the most effective way to use them, says Mark Greener.

6 Min Article

Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/dermatological-problems-in-patients-with-skin-of-colour

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As the UK population becomes more culturally diverse, it is important that pharmacists are able to recognise how common dermatological conditions can present on non-Caucasian skin.

1 Min Article

Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/clinical-briefing-falling-vaccination-rates

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While Covid-19 vaccination saved almost 20 million lives worldwide in a year,1 the pandemic meant that some people have missed other potentially life-saving immunisations, warns Mark Greener

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/hearing-aids-reduce-chance-of-cognitive-decline

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Hearing aids and cochlear implants reduce cognitive decline, according to two new meta-analyses.

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/can-otc-sales-help-to-predict-ovarian-cancer

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Women with and without ovarian cancer differ in their purchases of pain and indigestion medications several months before diagnosis, research shows.

1 Min Article

Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/covids-legacy-in-older-people-with-asthma

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One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/making-the-right-choices

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Obesity does not happen overnight but develops gradually over time as a result of lifestyle choices such as eating large amounts of processed or fast food high in fat and sugar. So what can be done?

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/getting-the-balance-right

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Treating persistent pain means walking a clinical tightrope. Here two leading pain specialists offer their thoughts on how pharmacists can balance patients’ need for pain relief against the risk of dependence and side-effects.

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/service-toolkit-blood-pressure-checks

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More pharmacies in England are getting involved in BP checks as part of the advanced service aiming to identify undiagnosed patients with hypertension and reduce health inequalities.

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Clinical

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/antibiotics-increase-risk-of-ibd

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Antibiotics increase inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk, according to researchers who used Danish data to capture 36,017 new cases of ulcerative colitis (UC) and 16,881 new cases of Crohn’s disease (CD).

1 Min Article

OTC Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-modules/887621-oral-pain

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Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits, from avoiding gum and tooth problems to helping to protect general health and even boosting self-confidence. Improve your understanding of how to look after the teeth, treat pain and prevent further issues occurring.

15 Min Module

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/887656-playing-the-long-pain

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From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

1 Min Article

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/887579-lets-get-it-on

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Sexual wellness and mental health are often intrinsically interlinked. TM explore the connection between the two as well as how pharmacy teams can best advise customers to get the best out of sex

1 Min Article

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/887565-living-in-a-digital-world

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From simple fitness tracking apps to online GPs, period trackers, blood pressure monitors – the industry is now saturated with many tools claiming to help improve an individual’s quality of life. But is it all just hype?

1 Min Article

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/886666-bowel-down

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Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.

1 Min Article

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/886675-understanding-pcos

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Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.

1 Min Article

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/886704-a-greener-future

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Consumers are getting smarter when it comes to spending their money in more environmentally friendly ways, pushing pharmacy to up its game in the sustainable products stakes.

1 Min Article

OTC Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-modules/886615-understanding-acne

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Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.

15 Min Module

OTC Modules

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-modules/885629-sore-throat

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To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises of the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

15 Min Module

OTC Category Reviews

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc-category-reviews/885611-blowing-hot-and-cold

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As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

1 Min Article