
Foundation trainees

This collection of resources has been created to support your preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment as you take the final step towards your future pharmacy career.
You can access advice on how to plan and structure revision time effectively or practice the different types of pharmacy calculations that will feature in the exam.
To help you revise the learning outcomes related to therapeutic approaches, links have been provided to our clinical condition ‘hub’ pages where you can access expert authored content on a range of different topic.
Exam preparation


Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: how to approach learning outcomes relating to professional practice

Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: how to revise learning outcomes relating to clinical knowledge and therapeutic approaches
Calculations

Preparing for the GPhC pharmaceutical calculations assessment

Medication maths: estimations of kidney function

Medication maths: using a resource or artefact when calculating doses and dose regimen

Medication maths: displacement volumes and values

Medication maths: dilutions

Medication maths: calculations involving molecular weight

Medication maths: infusion rates

Medication maths: using provided formula

Medication maths: how to solve dose and dosage calculations (video)

Medication maths: how to solve infusion calculations (video)

Medication maths: quantities to supply and using provided formulae calculations (video)

Medication maths: how to solve pharmacy calculations — concentrations, dilutions and health economics (video)

A guide to rounding for pharmacy students and trainees
Paediatrics

Congenital heart disease: an overview

Neonatal sepsis: prevention and management

Premature birth: managing associated complications

Stimulant and non-stimulant agents for ADHD

Gastrointestinal complications associated with prematurity

Case-based learning: nutrition and feeding considerations for hospitalised neonates

Identification and management of common eye disorders
Prescribing

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: diagnosis and management
Supported content
Understanding scope of practice and accountability when prescribing

Test yourself: the 2024 CPD and learning quiz

Prescribing dilemma: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for heart failure in an older patient

Prescribing dilemma: clozapine prescribing in prison

How to conduct a health assessment for pharmacists

Migraine: pathophysiology, recognition and management
Latest Learning & CPD

Congenital heart disease: an overview

The importance of active preparation for surgery

Test your knowledge of dermatological conditions

Medication maths: using provided formula

How to be an effective mentor

Continuity of care and reducing risk during transitions of care
