This CPD bite series aims to highlight the crucial role of pharmacists in managing chronic diseases. The corresponding toolkits for each episode are available at the links below:
Episode 1: Chronic disease service framework
This video introduces the global impact of non-communicable diseases, their main risk factors, and highlights the essential role of pharmacists in managing these conditions.Discover how pharmacy teams can make a difference — and explore the Chronic Disease Service Framework, a practical tool to support structured and effective care.
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Episode 2: Chronic kidney disease pharmacy toolkit
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD) and why should pharmacists be involved?This video offers a brief overview of CKD, its risk factors, and how it relates to other chronic conditions. It also highlights the pharmacist’s role in supporting people at risk of or living with CKD, and presents the CKD Pharmacy Toolkit — a practical resource to guide pharmacy teams in delivering better care.
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Episode 3: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease pharmacy toolkit
What do you need to know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?This video offers a short introduction to COPD, its burden, key risk factors, and its connection to other chronic conditions. It also explores how pharmacists can support people living with COPD and presents the COPD Pharmacy Toolkit — a practical resource to help pharmacy teams provide effective care.
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Episode 4: Heart failure pharmacy toolkit
What should pharmacists know about heart failure?This video provides a short overview of heart failure, including its burden, risk factors, and connection to other chronic diseases. It highlights how pharmacists can support people at risk of or living with heart failure, and presents the Heart Failure Pharmacy Toolkit — a practical resource designed to assist pharmacy teams in delivering person-centred care.
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Episode 5: Hypertension pharmacy toolkit
What should pharmacists know about hypertension?
This video provides an overview of hypertension, including its global burden, risk factors, and links to other chronic diseases. It highlights how pharmacists can support people at risk of or living with hypertension and introduces the Hypertension Pharmacy Toolkit — a practical resource for delivering person-centred care.
Click here to watch.
