Learning Sepsis: diagnosis and management How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…Published: 19 July 2024
Learning Genital herpes: diagnosis and treatment Seven out of ten people will have contracted at least one type of herpes simplex virus by the age of 25 years. Pharmacists should be able to advise patients on the risk factors and transmission of the virus and know how the condition is managed.…Published: 10 May 2024
Learning Respiratory syncytial virus in children A common cause of respiratory tract infection in children, respiratory syncytial virus has similar features to other viral illnesses. Pharmacists therefore need to know how to recognise differential diagnoses and when it is appropriate to refer.…Published: 5 March 2024
Learning Rhinosinusitis: symptoms, diagnosis and management in community pharmacy Pharmacists are likely to encounter patients concerned about nasal congestion, and should know when it is appropriate to treat and when to refer.…Published: 12 January 2024
Learning Test yourself: the 2023 CPD and Learning quiz Assess your knowledge on topics ranging from infectious diseases, to professional skills, to cardiology, in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…Published: 8 December 2023
Learning Webinar: COVID-19 antivirals — where are we now? A panel of experts discuss the use of antivirals for the treatment of COVID-19, with consideration for the current landscape and future variants in this webinar recording.…Published: 25 September 2023 Supported content
Learning Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications Pharmacists can advise on treatment options and symptom relief for this common childhood illness.…Published: 6 June 2023
Learning Understanding mRNA vaccine technologies An outline of how mRNA vaccines work and how pharmacists can educate and advise other healthcare professionals and patients on their background, clinical uses and safety.…Published: 1 March 2022
Learning Management of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 An overview of the current guidelines on anticoagulation management of COVID-19 associated thromboembolism.…Published: 11 January 2022
Learning 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
