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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.
14 Nov 2025 , 10 Min Module
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.
14 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article
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 , 1 Min Article
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 , 15 Min Module
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.
07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article
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 , 10 Min Module
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue for many men, yet people often find it hard to discuss or seek treatment for. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with reassurance, OTC guidance and help spot when something more serious might be prevalent.
11 Sep 2025 , 15 Min Module
Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.
11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
Menopause is a huge milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the end of reproductivity and bringing with it a host of physical and emotional effects. We explore how pharmacy teams can help customers better understand its management.
10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?
Bladder and bowel conditions can make daily tasks inconvenient, whilst also being extremely painful and uncomfortable. Training Matters explores the different conditions pharmacy teams may come across.
13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
Alongside providing medication for asthmatic customers and those with COPD, pharmacy team members can also provide essential lifestyle advice key to preventing flare-ups and the condition worsening.
From cuts and grazes to CPR, there are many ways pharmacy teams can support customers with first aid concerns.
Everyone experiences headache from time to time, but do your customers know the difference between a tension headache and a migraine, a cluster headache and one brought on by dehydration?
11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
