Richard Copeland

Contributor

Richard Copeland, Head of Clinical Pharmacy/Deputy Chief Pharmacist Northumbria Healthcare, Chair of Pharmacy Professional Network – Northumberland, Tyne and Wear. Richard has worked for the NHS for 27 years and is interested in demonstrating the value of pharmacy in all sectors, particularly showing the value that pharmacy can bring to improved safety and better patient care.

Rheumatoid arthritis: management

Evidence in support of early and aggressive pharmacological intervention in rheumatoid arthritis continues to be gathered. DMARDs, corticosteroids and biologics are the main drugs in the armoury.…

Rheumatoid arthritis: features, causes and diagnosis

Social and financial independence can be lost when a person develops severe rheumatoid arthritis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes for patients and reduce costs to society.…