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CPD module: Medicine-related oedema

Our module reviews the medicines that commonly cause oedema and those used in treating oedema.

05 Dec 2025

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Updated safety information issued for valproate

Review by two specialists not required for men taking valproate.

20 Feb 2025

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CPD module: Psychoactives and psychedelics

We take a look at the developments supporting the therapeutic applications of psychoactive drugs.

09 Oct 2024

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Veterinary medicines: A changing landscape

We refresh pharmacists’ knowledge on veterinary medicines following legislative changes to the regulations this year.

09 Oct 2024

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Over 5,600 drug shortages reported to DHSC since October 2020

More than 5,600 drug shortages have been reported to the DHSC since October 2020, and the number of reported shortages is creeping up.

17 Sep 2024

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Realising the promise of independent prescribing

Finally, after 25 years, it's got momentum but it’s difficult to retain a positive spin with the chaos that's emerging, says Terry Maguire.

28 Aug 2024

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Weight loss medicines – what you need to know

Pharmacists must be aware of critical factors when supplying weight loss medications to ensure safety and compliance.

09 Aug 2024

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Genetic biobank recruiting patients on DOACs in pilot study

By collecting genetic samples, the Yellow Card Biobank aims to determine whether a suspected side effect was caused by a specific genetic trait.

13 Feb 2024

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MHRA and ICP join forces during Medicines Safety Week

The MHRA's Phil Tregunno discusses the importance of reporting patient harm from medicines and devices and how pharmacists can help.

09 Nov 2023

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Interview: Richard Brown

As an independent expert adviser in criminal cases, the Avon LPC chief officer demonstrates pharmacists’ knowledge of medicines is unrivalled.

01 May 2023

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Brexit will be biggest disruption I've ever had in pharmacy

The supply of medicines to Northern Ireland will change dramatically and could result in less availability, says Terry Maguire. 

02 Feb 2021

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CPD module: specials

We take a look at specials medicines, particularly CBPMs and specials for children.

19 Aug 2019

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