Learning Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions Our self-assessment quiz on musculoskeletal conditions covers the more common disorders that pharmacy staff may encounter, from arthritis and gout to carpal tunnel syndrome.…Published: 24 March 2026
Learning A pharmacy guide for smoking cessation consultations This step-by-step guide outlines how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can encourage patients to make an initial decision to quit smoking, going on to provide advice and support on nicotine replacement therapy and relapse prevention.…Published: 20 March 2026
Learning Drug–food interactions: pharmacological principles and management strategies A summary of the underlying pharmacological principles for common drug–food interactions, outlining practical management strategies that can be used with patients in clinical practice.…Published: 17 March 2026
Learning JAK inhibitors: risks and safety principles An overview of the mechanism of action of Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as the risks and common side effects of their use in treating chronic inflammatory disorders.…Published: 10 March 2026
Learning Improving resilience in pharmacy practice: optimising shift patterns Part of a short series exploring how to improve resilience in pharmacy practice, this article focuses on optimising shift patterns and the number of hours pharmacists work.…Published: 5 March 2026
Learning Case-based learning: sedating medicines, breastfeeding and safe sleeping advice How pharmacists can help to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and provide more holistic care for breastfeeding families when advising on the use of sedating medicines.…Published: 3 March 2026
Learning Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…Published: 27 February 2026
Learning Prescribing unlicensed and off-label medicines An overview of how to safely and effectively prescribe unlicensed and off-label medicines through governance principles and important pharmaceutical quality considerations.…Published: 24 February 2026
Learning Principles of effective prescription writing for pharmacist prescribers Outlining the core elements of safe prescription writing and common pitfalls to avoid.…Published: 17 February 2026
Learning Case-based learning: menopause and HRT consultations How pharmacists can support women in making informed decisions about HRT through shared decision-making and holistic care.…Published: 13 February 2026 Supported content
