A course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The course covers a number of topics including recognising the symptoms, what's happening with the hormones, risks and benefits of HRT, suitable swaps in times of shortages, what lifestyle and OTC options have good evidence, menopause and cardio-metabolic health, the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and suitable treatment options, cultural and ethnic differences and how to start sometimes difficult conversations about sensitive topics like GSM.
It is presented by a mixture of NHS and community pharmacists and BMS registered menopause specialists, and is overseen by UCL's reproductive health specialists, Vikram Talaulikar.
- When: Nov 19 from 9 am-1.30pm and also available on demand afterwards.
- CPD accredited: 4 points
- Cost: £10 to cover charity costs
Sponsored by Gedeon Richter and Astellas. All educational content is independent and any sponsored content will be clearly marked.
The aim is to provide a practical framework so both prescribers and non-prescribers in all settings can better support menopausal patients.
