GPhC Foundation Training

Master the essentials of pharmacy practice with this comprehensive, high-yield guide. Perfect for pharmacy students, trainees preparing for the GPhC Common Registration Assessment, and healthcare professionals, this resource consolidates all core topics into a clear, structured format for quick revision and practical application

This document is a comprehensive summary of high-risk medicines commonly encountered in clinical practice. It covers key monitoring parameters, signs of toxicity, important drug interactions, and essential counselling points for each drug. Ideal for pharmacy, nursing, and medical students preparing for exams, OSCEs, or placements. Includes detailed notes on drugs such as amiodarone, digoxin, lithium, antiepileptics, methotrexate, and more.

Key summaries of minor ailments related to the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, obstetrics, insomnia, skin, eye, ear and childhood conditions commonly seen in community pharmacy practice as a quick reference guide for pharmacy students, foundation trainees and pharmacists

Key summaries of respiratory medicines/devices mechanism of action, important notes, inhaler devices classifications, examples and techniques

Key summaries of common antibiotics, mechanism of action, common indications, doses, side effects and counselling points for pharmacists and foundation trainee pharmacists

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of law required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Prescription requirements (private, vet, EEA & Swiss) - Emergency supplies - Controlled Drugs (CDs) - OTC product laws - Pregnancy Prevention Programmes (PPPs) - Responsbile pharmacist - Patient confidentiality

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of anaesthesia & surgical drugs required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - General anaesthetics - Local anaesthetics - Pre- & peri-operative medicine

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of vaccination required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Vaccine types - Immunisation Schedule (NHS) - Influenza Vaccine - Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of dermatological drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Dermatological formulations - Topical Antibiotics & Antifungals - Fungal skin infections - Parasitic skin infections - Eczema & Psoriasis - Acne Rosacea - Acne Vulgaris

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of ocular drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Preservatives - Contact Lenses - Conjunctivitis - Ocular anti-inflammatories - Ocular Mydriatics - Glaucoma

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of musculoskeletal drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Rheumatoid Arthritis - Gout - Nocturnal Leg Cramps - Spasticity

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of blood & nutrition required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Anaemias - Electrolytes & Imbalances - Vitamins & Imbalances

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of immunosuppressive & chemotherapeutic drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Immunosuppressants - Cytotoxics - Breast Cancer - Prostate Cancer

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of genito-urinary drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Urinary Incontinence - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Hormonal Contraception & Emergency Contraception - Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - Bacterial Vaginosis

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of endocrine drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Diabetes mellitus & insipidus - Systemic Corticosteroids - Osteoporosis - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - Infertility in women - Thyroid Disorders

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of anti-infective drugs & infectious diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Skin infections (leg ulcers, cellulitis, impetigo) - Gastric infections (H. pylori, C. difficile, Traveller's diarrhoea) - Otitis media & externa - Urinary tract infections - Upper & lower respiratory tract infections

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of neuronal drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Dementia & Alzheimers - Epilepsy & Seizures - ADHD - Bipolar Disorder & Mania - Unipolar Depression - Schizophrenia - Parkinson's Disease - Migraines - Nociceptive & Neuropathic Pain - Nausea & Vomiting (Emesis) - Opioid & Alcohol misuse

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of respiratory drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Asthma - COPD - Allergies & Anaphylaxis - Cystic Fibrosis - Croup

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of cardiovascular drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Hypertension (including hypertension in pregnancy) - Heart failure & fluid overload - Angina - Hyperlipidaemia - Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

A very concise set of notes covering the important aspects of cardiovascular drugs & diseases required to pass the GPhC exam. Topics include: - Atrial & Ventricular fibrillation - Torsade de Pointes - TIA & Ischemic stroke - ACS (Unstable angina & MI) - VTE