Praktiki vs Red Whale (2025): New Video vs Trusted Handbook

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

At a Glance

Who is it for?

Praktiki:Modern Learners

Red Whale:GPs

Why choose Praktiki?

  • **Visuals**: Excellent for explaining concepts (e.g. anatomy/physiology).
  • **Free**: Open access.
  • **Bite-sized**: Single topic focus.

Why choose Red Whale?

  • **Comprehensive**: Covers *all* changes in primary care.
  • **Physical**: The handbook is a physical reference.
  • **Trust**: The most cited source in UK GP staff rooms.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityPraktikiRed Whale
FormatVideo StreamBook / Webinar
ScopeSpecific TopicsGeneral Update

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Praktiki is great for deep understanding of specific mechanisms. Red Whale is great for broad awareness of clinical guidelines.

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Use-Cases

I don't understand how this drug works

When to choose Praktiki

  • **Winner.** Visual explanation.

When to choose Red Whale

  • Focuses on *when* to use it, not *how* it works.

What changed in the Asthma guidelines last year?

When to choose Praktiki

  • Hard to search.

When to choose Red Whale

  • **Winner.** Definitive summary.