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Police investigating theft of medicines from pharmacy

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a robbery at a pharmacy in Portadown on Wednesday morning (April 28). 

30 Apr 2021

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Urgent action needed to stop violence in pharmacies says PDA

Action is needed to prevent violence in pharmacies, the PDA has said as disturbing video footage emerged of an assault on a pharmacist. 

28 Apr 2021

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Avicenna hits 135 branches with purchase of Welsh group

Avicenna has acquired the largest independent pharmacy group in Wales to take its total number of branches to 135.

20 Apr 2021

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The obesity agenda

Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds. 

13 Oct 2020

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Summary care records

This CPD module takes a look at SCRs including what they contain, their benefits and how to access them.

13 May 2019

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Immunisation in pharmacies

This CPPE module is about immunisation in pharmacy, explaining the importance of setting up an immunisation service. 

25 Sep 2018

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Patient safety part one

This module is the first in our CPPE series about patient safety and looks at categorising the different types of hazards.

21 Mar 2018

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Communicating with children

This bite-sized learning module considers the skills required to effectively communicate with children.

17 Nov 2017

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Teamwork: part two

This learning module considers the skills needed for efficient teamworking by outlining the different skills needed. 

14 Oct 2016

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Teamwork: part one

Behind every successful business is a hardworking team pulling together, so what makes effective teamwork?

15 Sep 2016

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Working with GPs

This CPD module provides an overview of working with GPs.

12 Aug 2016

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Listen up!

This learning module considers the skills required for effective active listening in pharmacy, such as asking questions.

12 Aug 2016

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Listen, explain, plan

This learning module considers the skills of explanation and planning to best support customers during consultations.

23 May 2016

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The art of listening

This module focuses on the art of listening, communicating with colleagues and the importance of listening for effective communication. 

16 Sep 2015

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