Prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patientsSubscription
Pharmacists should note the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s updated guidance on use of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in a range of hospitalised patient groups.
Tobacco smoking and its potential drug interactionsSubscription
Smoking and smoking cessation treatments have a pharmacological impact on some commonly used drugs and should be taken into account during the selection, introduction and cessation of medicines.
Pathophysiology and management of heart failure
Ensuring patients are optimised on maximum tolerated doses of medicines in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is essential in minimising the burden of the condition.
Intravenous fluid managementSubscription
An introduction to fluid management for adults in hospitals, covering replacement during resuscitation, malnourished patients and following large electrolyte losses.
Management of post-operative nausea and vomiting in adultsSubscription
The evidence base supporting pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for nausea and vomiting after surgery.
Management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleedingSubscription
An overview of the assessment process for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the hospital setting and the treatment options available.
Palliative management in end-stage liver diseaseSubscription
Early palliative interventions, including reviewing regular medicines and managing common symptoms, enables patients to remain comfortable during end-of-life care.
Diagnosis and management of anaemia in adults with chronic kidney diseaseSubscription
An overview of the treatments for anaemia in chronic kidney disease and the tests needed to prescribe and assess their effectiveness.
Parkinson’s disease: management and guidanceSubscription
An overview of Parkinson’s disease management, including discussion of the updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.
Diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes mellitus
An overview of management options for type 1 diabetes, the types of insulin, insulin regimens and strengths available for its day-to-day management as well as how to adjust doses and the role of carbohydrate counting and blood glucose monitoring.
Lung cancer: advances in management and therapySubscription
An overview of traditional and emerging immunotherapy-based targets and treatments available for lung cancer, their side effects and the impact immune checkpoint inhibitors have had on the treatment of non–small-cell lung cancer.
Refractory epilepsy: management in tertiary careSubscription
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness or convulsions, associated with neurones exhibiting abnormally high electrical excitability in the brain.
Depression in children and young people: identification and managementSubscription
As one of the most common paediatric psychiatric disorders, pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to be aware of the symptoms of depression and be able to assess children and young people who may be at risk.
Assessment and management of psoriasis in adults in primary careSubscription
Psoriasis is a complex, multifactorial, inflammatory disease associated with a significantly impaired quality of life. Around 80% of patients with plaque psoriasis have mild-to-moderate disease that is amenable to treatment in primary care, particularly through pharmacy, with topical therapies.
Learning topics
Adherence, compliance and concordance
Adverse drug reaction, side effects and toxicity
Alcoholism and substance-related disorders
Anaesthesia
Anticoagulants
Blood
Cancer
Cardiovascular diseases
Clinical pharmacology
Dentistry
Digestive system diseases
Drug discovery and development
Drug interactions
Ear, nose and throat
Endocrine system diseases
Eye
Health care provision
Infectious diseases
Mental Health
Musculoskeletal disorders
Nervous system disorders
Nutrition
OTC medicines
Paediatrics
Pain management
Palliative care
Pregnancy, obstetrics and gynaecology
Renal diseases
Respiratory tract diseases
Skin and connective tissue diseases
Urogenital diseases
Wounds, burns and injuries
Other learning and CPD articles
CLUSTER 1. Expert Professional Practice
Cancer care
Care of older people
Critical care
HIV
Antimicrobial stewardship
Medication safety
Medicines procurement
Neonatal and Paediatric Care
Palliative care
Renal
Substance misuse
CLUSTER 2. Collaborative Working Relationships
Communication skills
Teamwork
CLUSTER 3. Leadership
CLUSTER 4. Management
CLUSTER 5. Education, Training and Development
CLUSTER 6. Research and evaluation
CLUSTER 1. Patient and Pharmaceutical Care
Patient consultation
Need for the medicine
Provision of medicine
Selection of the medicine
Medicine specific issues
Monitoring medicine therapy and evaluation of outcomes
Transfer of care
CLUSTER 2. Professional Practice Competencies
Professionalism
Organisation
Effective communication skills
Education and training
CLUSTER 3. Personal Practice Competencies
Gathering and providing information
Knowledge
Identifying problems
Research and evaluation
