Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Technicians are pharmacy professionals who play an integral part in helping patients to make the most of their medicines. Pharmacy Technician roles span all areas of pharmacy practice, from the purchasing, manufacture, preparation, supply and final check of medicines; to supporting medicines use reviews and the administration of medicines.

Pain relief

Cannabis-based medicines: an update

With NICE having recently published draft guidance on cannabis-based medicinal products, catch up with this round up.

13 Oct 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Cancer & palliative care

Melanoma

Would you know how to spot the signs of melanoma?

23 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Module

Clinical services

Contracted and expanded

The new CPCF contains no extra funding, but a definite shake-up of services. What do these changes mean for pharmacy staff?

16 Sep 2019 , 4 Min Article

Diabetes

A sweet solution?

Chocolate may be classed as a guilty pleasure, but research suggests it has the potential to do good rather than just harm.

16 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Prescribing

Getting to grips with cannabis-based medicines

Here's a round up of questions concerning the switch of cannabis-based medicinal products to Schedule 2.

14 Apr 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Allergy

The management of allergic rhinitis

This CPD module provides an overview of allergic rhinitis and considers its causes, symptoms and management options.

26 Mar 2019 , 20 Min Module

The long and short of it

A detailed look at the much anticipated NHS Long Term Plan and what it means for pharmacy.

19 Feb 2019 , 3 Min Article