Management of long-lasting musculoskeletal pain
This CPD Bite equips pharmacists with evidence-based approaches for managing long-lasting musculoskeletal pain in community settings. It covers pain assessment techniques, self-management strategies, proper use of OTC pain relievers, and guidance on collaborating with other healthcare providers and referring patients for specialized care when necessary.
Managing period pain in the community pharmacy
This series explores the role of pharmacists in managing dysmenorrhoea in the community pharmacy. The speakers provide a basic understanding of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, explain the importance of counselling approaches to manage pain, outline the role of pharmacists in referral, and share some evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to managing dysmenorrhoea.
For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, please view the summary page here
Episode 1: Primary dysmenorrhoea
In this first episode, Genuine Desireh provides an overview of primary dysmenorrhoea and shares evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to supporting women with primary dysmenorrhea in the community pharmacy.
Episode 2: Secondary dysmenorrhoea
In this second episode, Hanadi Alolimi shares evidence-based approaches to the initial management of secondary dysmenorrhoea in pharmacy and shares how pharmacists can guide and refer women for specialised care if their symptoms persist, are severe, or require advanced treatment beyond over-the-counter options.
Using heat therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain
This video summarises FIP’s guidance on how pharmacists can manage musculoskeletal pain with a focus on heat therapy with or without pharmacological treatments to alleviate symptoms. It provides pharmacists with key information regarding patient assessment, when pharmacists may recommend heat therapy alone or in conjunction with pharmacological therapy, identifies helpful tips on how to use heat therapy, and outlines safety precautions for using heat therapy.
Paediatric pain and fever management
The series on pediatric pain and fever management consists of three episodes designed to empower pharmacists with essential knowledge for effectively managing pain and fever in children within community pharmacy settings. This series offers practical advice on the use of non-prescription medicines as well as strategies for enhancing communication with parents and caregivers, ensuring they receive the best possible guidance and support for their children’s health needs.
For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, view the summary page here.
Episode 1: Understanding paediatric pain and fever
This episode covers the management of pain and fever in children, emphasising the need to prevent chronic pain or adverse effects. It explains nociceptive vs. non-nociceptive pain and identifies key red flags for timely referrals. Age-specific assessment techniques are also discussed, highlighting how infants and older children express pain differently.
Episode 2: Managing pain and fever across different age groups
This episode provides guidelines for treating pain and fever in children, detailing safe dosages for paracetamol and ibuprofen. It advises against alternating medications to prevent confusion and stresses the importance of educating caregivers on proper dosing and when to seek medical help.
Episode 3: Practical strategies and case scenarios for supporting care across age transitions in children
This episode explores the pharmacist’s role during age transitions in paediatric care. It highlights the importance of engaging older children in treatment discussions and outlines key referral criteria. Effective home management strategies, including hydration and age-appropriate medications, are discussed alongside real-life case scenarios.
Understanding and managing period pain: comprehensive self-care strategies and support
This series explores the role of pharmacists in managing period pain in young women. The speaker provides a basic understanding of the menstrual cycle, explains the importance of counselling, highlighting the gender pain gap as a bias when supporting young women on their periods, and shares some evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to managing period pain.
For a brief overview of the episodes and some recommendations, view the summary page here.
Episode 1: Understanding menstruation
In this first episode, Ana Zovko, explains the basic phases and hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle and addresses common concerns.
Episode 2: Support and advice to adolescents experiencing periods
In this second episode, Ana Zovko, explains the importance of offering a safe environment for patient counselling and education.
Episode 3: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of period pain
In this third episode, Ana Zovko explains analgesics, hormonal therapy and non-pharmacological treatment options and highlights the gender pain gap.
Management of body pain: cold & heat therapy
This CPD Bite aims to enhance pharmacists’ knowledge and equip them with the skills to make informed recommendations on the use of cold and heat therapy, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the management of body pain.
For a brief overview of the episode and some recommendations, view the summary page here
From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management
Episode 1: Key considerations in managing switches to OTC analgesics
In this first episode of the “From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management” FIP CPD bites, Maram Al-Haj Ahmad, pharmacist and vice chairperson of the Innovation Development Pharma (Jordan), presents key considerations in managing the switch from prescribed to over-the-counter analgesics. These include safety and effectiveness assessments, the provision of clear instructions and warnings and cost and affordability considerations.
Episode 2: Essential advice on OTC analgesics
In the second episode of the “From prescription to over-the-counter: Pharmacists ensuring safe and effective pain management” FIP CPD bites, Maram Al-Haj Ahmad, pharmacist and vice chairperson of the Innovation Development Pharma (Jordan), focuses on the pharmacists’ roles in advising patients on over-the-counter analgesics. These include assessing patients’ health profiles and conducting a thorough medication review to ensure there are no major adverse effects or medicines interactions.
