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Pain relief

Getting to grips with cannabis-based medicines

The reclassification of cannabis-based medicines was a big story in 2018. Here we look at some questions following on from the move.

21 Jan 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Asthma and COPD

This CPPE module is about asthma and COPD, pharmacy technicians will be able to help patients manage them effectively.

21 Jan 2019 , 900 Min Module

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Heart health

Blood pressure management

This module provides an overview of hypertension screening and management including drug treatments and self-help advice through lifestyle interventions

17 Jan 2019 , 900 Min Module

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CPD module: Smoking cessation

How can community pharmacists help people to quit smoking?

17 Jan 2019 , 900 Min Module

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Mental health

Elderly care: Bridging the gap

There is a clear opportunity for community pharmacists and their teams to lead best practice.

16 Jan 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Asthma care gets smart

Our data-rich world could offer important new insights into asthma’s epidemiology and pathogenesis.

11 Jan 2019 , 3 Min Article

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When conceiving is a problem

Having some insight into assisted conception can transform any interaction when counselling women.

10 Jan 2019 , 3 Min Article

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CNS conditions

Clinical briefing: A game changer for MS sufferers?

A new report raises the prospect that multiple sclerosis might soon be ‘preventable or functionally curable’.

10 Jan 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Women's health

All woman

Scott Banks details a few key websites around puberty, pregnancy and menopause.

17 Jul 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy

CPD MODULE: BREATHE EASY

Charles Gladwin outlines the national guidelines to diagnose asthma and different approaches to manage the condition.

18 Jun 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Older people's health

Age-old problems: improving care for older people

A key priority for today’s NHS is to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population. So where does pharmacy fit in?

03 Jan 2018 , 4 Min Article

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The low-down on upper GI conditions

Charles Gladwin reviews NICE guidelines on dyspespia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GORD) and peptic ulcers

 

14 Dec 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Vaccinations

New flu vaccine for over 65s

The new adjuvanted influenza vaccine boosts the immune response in adults aged 65 years and over, offering greater protection.

28 Aug 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Child & teen health

CPD Module: Back to School

This module examines common classroom ailments, providing the latest guidance on health plans and immunology management.

03 Aug 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Eyes & ears

Thea Pharma ceases to market Teoptic

Thea Pharmaceuticals is withdrawing supply of Teoptic 2%.

02 Aug 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing

Special delivery

The supply of specials involves ongoing collaboration and communication to ensure the dispensing process runs as smoothly as possible.

31 Jul 2017 , 3 Min Article