OTC, 30 Sep 2026 Kerry Greenaway
OTC, 30 Sep 2026 Kerry Greenaway
OTC, 29 Sep 2026 Kerry Greenaway
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This month, in our mythbusting series looking at the evidence behind popular wellness trends, Saša Janković examines the social media hype surrounding peptides
29 Sep 2026
Much has been made of the importance of getting 10,000 steps every day for optimal health, but is this many really necessary? Rod Tucker investigates
29 Sep 2026
While sleep is a cornerstone of wellbeing, it is only one way to restore energy. Saša Janković investigates
28 Sep 2026
This month, we turn the evidence lens on another social media wellness obsession: LED gadgets and red light masks. The big question is whether these devices genuinely work. And does opting for a bargain version mean settling for something that does nothing? By Saša Janković
01 Sep 2026
Women’s health and experiences of pain have long been misunderstood and poorly researched, but Nurofen’s Gender Pain Gap Index Report highlights how we can change the status quo. Victoria Goldman investigates
31 Aug 2026
Heart disease takes 460 lives in the UK every day, yet most people have never had a cardiovascular health check. To try to change this, diagnostics company PocDoc has partnered with pharmacy teams, the NHS and local authorities to reach people that traditional healthcare misses. By Saša Janković
31 Aug 2026
Next in our ‘mythbusting’ series looking at the evidence behind social-media driven wellness trends, we turn our attention to claims about collagen. By Saša Janković.
05 Aug 2026
The latest research from The Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) serves as a reminder – and warning – of the dangers of poor nutrition amongst the UK’s public. Kerry Greenaway investigates.
31 Jul 2026
This month, our ‘mythbusting’ series looking at the evidence behind social media-driven wellness trends focuses on oral minoxidil and other off-label hair loss treatments.
02 Jul 2026
Around one million children and young people in the UK are young carers, yet many go unrecognised and unsupported. With new research revealing the long-term toll this takes on their life trajectory, what can pharmacy teams do to help? Saša Janković investigates
02 Jul 2026
Next in our series looking at the evidence behind social media driven wellness trends, Saša Janković explores testosterone boosters and ‘T optimisation’ supplements.
02 Jun 2026
Finland has topped the global happiness rankings for the 9th year running, while the UK languishes in 29th place. The 2026 World Happiness Report asks whether social media is fuelling a quiet crisis in young people’s wellbeing.
01 Jun 2026
Supported by an amazing team and fuelled by her continued desire to expand her skill set, Kaja Szkoda has grown into a most capable pharmacy team member. By Kerry Greenaway
Being able to interact with customers daily is a huge part of the job for Natalie Burgin, who takes pride in delivering an exceptional standard of care to patients through her pharmacy’s services. By Kerry Greenaway
Michelle Riddalls OBE, CEO PAGB, has spent many years at the helm of the consumer healthcare association, where she has been instrumental in a number of crucial medicines changes, impacting public awareness, and working alongside pharmacy teams. Training Matters finds out more.
While many people associate stress with burnout or anxiety, few realise it can also lead to hair loss. TM asked Dr Abdulaziz Balwi, leading hair surgeon at Elithair, to explain the connection.
For many pharmacy teams, the introduction of new technology isn’t just daunting, it’s demanding of their time, too. But Christchurch Pharmacy’s adoption of a new robot shows the payoff is worth it.
New research commissioned by Lanes Health – the maker of Kalms Herbal Remedies – has revealed that more than half of UK adults report mild anxiety at least once a week. Pharmacist Thorrun Govind highlights the opportunity for earlier over-the-counter support.
After many years at Hado Pharmacy, Larissa Lankoande is still as passionate about caring for customers as she was when she first started.
Above all else, Charlotte Coomber prioritises staff training and customer care, which she believes go hand in hand.
From volunteering at the counter to becoming a decade-long employee with growing qualifications under her belt, Dhara Desai is making the most of what pharmacy has to offer.
Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, Kalms senior project manager, tells us all about the ‘Small Steps to Kalmfulness’ initiative.
With her second novel due out this winter, Georgie St-Claire – pharmacy assistant at Weldricks in St Wilfrids Court, Doncaster – tells Training Matters about her love of writing fantasy fiction.
Supported by an amazing team and fuelled by her continued desire to expand her skill set, Kaja Szkoda has grown into a most capable pharmacy team member. By Kerry Greenaway
Being able to interact with customers daily is a huge part of the job for Natalie Burgin, who takes pride in delivering an exceptional standard of care to patients through her pharmacy’s services. By Kerry Greenaway
Michelle Riddalls OBE, CEO PAGB, has spent many years at the helm of the consumer healthcare association, where she has been instrumental in a number of crucial medicines changes, impacting public awareness, and working alongside pharmacy teams. Training Matters finds out more.
While many people associate stress with burnout or anxiety, few realise it can also lead to hair loss. TM asked Dr Abdulaziz Balwi, leading hair surgeon at Elithair, to explain the connection.
For many pharmacy teams, the introduction of new technology isn’t just daunting, it’s demanding of their time, too. But Christchurch Pharmacy’s adoption of a new robot shows the payoff is worth it.
New research commissioned by Lanes Health – the maker of Kalms Herbal Remedies – has revealed that more than half of UK adults report mild anxiety at least once a week. Pharmacist Thorrun Govind highlights the opportunity for earlier over-the-counter support.
After many years at Hado Pharmacy, Larissa Lankoande is still as passionate about caring for customers as she was when she first started.
Above all else, Charlotte Coomber prioritises staff training and customer care, which she believes go hand in hand.
From volunteering at the counter to becoming a decade-long employee with growing qualifications under her belt, Dhara Desai is making the most of what pharmacy has to offer.
Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, Kalms senior project manager, tells us all about the ‘Small Steps to Kalmfulness’ initiative.
With her second novel due out this winter, Georgie St-Claire – pharmacy assistant at Weldricks in St Wilfrids Court, Doncaster – tells Training Matters about her love of writing fantasy fiction.
Treating dry skin and eczema can be overwhelming for customers: from skincare influencers dictating which products they need to the array treatment choices and the emotions that can accompany skin conditions. Pharmacy teams can provide clear guidance and empathetic support.
31 Aug 2026
When it comes to women’s intimate health, pharmacy teams can play a significant part in relaying prevention advice, spotting symptoms and providing guidance on OTC and self-care treatment options.
06 Aug 2026
This month we focus on allergies. Whether symptoms are caused by pollen, pets, dust mites or another trigger, this quick guide will help you to ask the right questions, offer self-care advice, ensure treatments are appropriate and know when referral or urgent action is needed.
05 Aug 2026
Erectile dysfunction can impact men at a young age or as they get older due to a variety of lifestyle or physiological issues. In all cases, what’s important is that customers feel comfortable asking for advice, and that pharmacy teams understand when to recommend OTC treatments, self-care advice or when a referral is needed.
02 Jul 2026
This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in different category areas.
02 Jun 2026
Muscle and joint pain can occur easily, and if the right treatment path isn’t followed, it can lead to long-term pain and mobility problems. Pharmacy teams can provide preventative and self-care or OTC medicines advice to help customers avoid this outcome.
02 Jun 2026
This pharmacy scenario guides you through a customer discussing the breast screening.
12 May 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
12 May 2026
Sleep is a cornerstone of wellbeing, impacting our physical and psychological health. Compromised sleep quality may lead to short and long-term problems for customers. Luckily, there is plenty of advice for the pharmacy team to share.
11 May 2026
This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in different category areas.
17 Apr 2026
This pharmacy scenario guides you through a customer discussing the meningitis vaccination
11 Apr 2026
Smoking has significant long-term and immediate health impacts. Pharmacy teams can educate customers about the risks, and guide them through quitting successfully with the help of smoking cessation tools available in the pharmacy.
10 Apr 2026
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) provides a wealth of training resources, including online learning and in-person workshops. This month, we focus on accuracy checking pharmacy technicians: a decade of progress and a final call to apply.
30 Sep 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
29 Sep 2026
This month's CPD module covers how you can help prevent falls in your customers.
01 Sep 2026
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) provides a wealth of training resources, including online learning and in-person workshops. This month, we focus on empowering pharmacy technicians to deliver services through PGDs.
01 Sep 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
07 Aug 2026
Part one of this dementia CPPE module looks at the prevalence of the condition as well as the different types of dementia.
31 Jul 2026
Part two of this dementia CPPE module looks at the risk factors associated with dementia and lifestyle factors that can reduce its risk.
31 Jul 2026
Part three of this dementia CPPE module takes a look at the holistic approach to dementia management and other pharmacological options.
31 Jul 2026
Part four of this dementia CPPE module looks at living with dementia and how pharmacy teams can establish a dementia friendly environment.
31 Jul 2026
Part five of this dementia CPPE module looks at advance care planning.
31 Jul 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
02 Jul 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development.
02 Jun 2026
Training resources to refresh your sore throat category and product knowledge so you can provide the most appropriate advice for every customer
With many people in the UK failing to meet the Government’s daily nutrition recommendations, there is cause for concern when it comes to our nation’s diets. Margaret East explores how supplements can help to bridge the gaps
30 Sep 2026
Bladder weakness can be confusing, frustrating and restrictive – but it doesn’t need to be, as Kerry Greenaway explains
30 Sep 2026
Each year, as winter rears its head, so do an array of seasonal viruses. Victoria Goldman explains the most useful prevention and management strategies
30 Sep 2026
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) provides a wealth of training resources, including online learning and in-person workshops. This month, we focus on accuracy checking pharmacy technicians: a decade of progress and a final call to apply.
30 Sep 2026
Lower GI conditions can be uncomfortable, painful and inconvenient. Being able to identify symptoms and triggers, provide self-care tips and suggest effective OTC treatment options is crucial.
29 Sep 2026
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
29 Sep 2026
This month, in our mythbusting series looking at the evidence behind popular wellness trends, Saša Janković examines the social media hype surrounding peptides
29 Sep 2026
Much has been made of the importance of getting 10,000 steps every day for optimal health, but is this many really necessary? Rod Tucker investigates
29 Sep 2026
This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in different category areas. This month, we look at the advice you can offer when it comes to emergency hormonal contraception.
28 Sep 2026
While sleep is a cornerstone of wellbeing, it is only one way to restore energy. Saša Janković investigates
28 Sep 2026
