Learning Hidradenitis suppurativa: identification, symptoms and management How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, with advice on pharmacological management.…Published: 12 November 2024
Learning Croup: diagnosis and management Croup is a common childhood illness that can usually be managed at home. Pharmacists can counsel worried parents on appropriate treatment and should also be aware of red-flag symptoms and referral pathways.…Published: 13 August 2024
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
