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From constipation and diarrhoea to bloating, abdominal pain and red flag symptoms, lower GI issues are a daily part of community pharmacy practice.
15 Jan 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
15 Dec 2025
Pharmacy teams will notice an influx of customers with skin-related concerns as the temperature drops. Luckily, there are plenty of remedies and self care advice to recommend.
Knowing which organ or area of the upper gastrointestinal tract is causing certain symptoms is crucial to finding an effective solution for customers, especially since symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable.
12 Dec 2025
This time of year can feel daunting for customers as they reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to what’s to come, all while dealing with freezing temperatures and little sunlight.
As sleep problems surge and stress levels climb, understanding when to advise, when to screen, and when to refer can transform outcomes for customers.
11 Dec 2025
14 Nov 2025
With the 2025/26 winter season set to bring a severe rise in respiratory illnesses, pharmacy teams are likely to be busier than ever supporting customers with coughs, colds and flu.
Pharmacy teams have a huge role to play in helping customers with intimate health issues, delivering OTC and self care advice on the topic with sensitivity in mind.
12 Nov 2025
You’re only as old as you feel, as the saying goes. And with the right lifestyle choices, customers can influence what that age is – to a certain extent. We explore how customers can age healthily.
11 Nov 2025
Dry skin and atopic eczema can be extremely uncomfortable, causing itching and flaking, as well as being sore to touch. Pharmacy teams, however, can help customers to manage this condition with OTC treatment options, self care advice and signposting to further support.
07 Oct 2025
There are a host of different allergies customers can develop at any point in their lives. Knowing the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction can help customers reach a diagnosis and go about their daily lives safely.
From recognising early symptoms to helping people manage their medicines and lifestyle, community pharmacy teams are on the frontline of diabetes care.
Scarring is in fact a miraculous performance by the body to self-heal. Scars can be, however, painful, itchy or damage one’s self-esteem. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can support their customers
11 Sep 2025
