Dermatology: shingles

Welcome to the fourth module in our series looking at dermatology. This module reproduces some content from the Dermatology: An introduction to managing common skin conditions programme with the kind permission of the NHS-funded Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), and is designed to give you an overview and better understanding of this area of practice. For more detailed information on this topic, please view the full programme on CPPE’s website.

Learning objectives

After reading this module, pharmacy technicians will:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of shingles
• Be aware of the treatment options available
• Know when to refer and how to spot red flags.