Management of Migraine Workshop
Published: 30/01/25

This virtual workshop will take the form of a Frequently Asked Questions session, with experts on hand to answer any questions, and an opportunity for you to share real-life experiences, as well as enhance your ability to apply what you’ve learned, to ultimately benefit patient care.
To register for the event, click the link below.
An eLearning module designed to promote good practice when assisting people with migraine is also available to support Pharmacy Teams.
The module aims to enable the learner to:
recognise migraine presentations
offer self-help signposting
provide effective treatment options and support
The module, which takes around an hour to complete is available on the Turas platform, and can be accessed from the link below:
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