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Improving asthma care for children and young people

Considerations for pharmacists in helping young patients manage their asthma.…

Published: 15 September 2023

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How to approach challenging scenarios in primary care pharmacy

Three examples of vulnerable patients and those at risk of harm. The featured scenarios consider themes of suicide, addiction and sexual violence.…

Published: 12 September 2023

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Children and young people with asthma: pharmacological management and monitoring

The second of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people outlines pharmacological management and appropriate monitoring of the condition.…

Published: 7 July 2023

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Children and young people with asthma: symptoms, diagnosis and the role of pharmacy

The first of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people is an overview of the condition, outlining the role pharmacy can play in supporting patients and their families and/or carers.…

Published: 4 July 2023

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Cystic fibrosis: management of non-respiratory manifestations

A closer look at the effects of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator dysfunction on the pancreas, liver and gastrointestinal tract, and the pharmacological management of these symptoms.…

Published: 30 May 2023

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Cystic fibrosis: management and monitoring of respiratory manifestations

An overview of the pharmacological management of respiratory symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis to ensure they can optimise benefit from their medication regime.…

Published: 16 May 2023

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Test yourself: the 2022 CPD and Learning quiz

Take our end-of-year quiz to test your learning and reflect on areas that you may need to focus on ahead of revalidation.…

Published: 20 December 2022

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Best practice principles for inhaler prescribing

How to select appropriate inhaler devices that balance the need to personalise treatment and optimise disease control while reducing the environmental impact of prescribing.…

Published: 5 August 2022

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COVID-19 pneumonia and COVID-19 associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: diagnosis and management

Following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK, pharmacists should be able to identify serious respiratory complications of COVID-19 infection and facilitate appropriate management.…

Published: 10 August 2021

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Uncontrolled asthma: assessment and management

How to assess patients presenting with uncontrolled asthma symptoms, including considerations for ‘stepping up’ pharmacological treatment.…

Published: 7 April 2021