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Infection Study Guide
The Infection Study Guide is a high-yield, exam-focused resource for trainee pharmacists preparing for the GPhC registration assessment. It covers the principles of antimicrobial therapy alongside the major bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections commonly tested in the exam and encountered in UK practice.
The guide is structured to support rapid revision, clinical decision-making, and safe prescribing, with clear explanations and practical emphasis.
Topics covered include:
Principles of antimicrobial therapy
Principles of therapy
Considerations before starting treatment
Notifiable diseases
Sepsis
Antibacterial agents
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)
Cephalosporins
Glycopeptides (Vancomycin, Teicoplanin)
Penicillins
Macrolides
Metronidazole
Tetracyclines
Quinolones
Specific infections
Tuberculosis
Fungal infections
Helminth infections
Viral infections
Antifungal therapy
Amphotericin B
Azole antifungals
Parasitic infections
Malaria
Why this guide?
Written by experienced UK pharmacists
Aligned with BNF, NICE, and GPhC exam expectations
Focuses on indications, key counselling points, interactions, and safety considerations
Designed for fast recall and exam-relevant clinical understanding
Ideal for trainee pharmacists who want clear, concise infection revision in a portable A5 format.
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