Learning

Designing an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system in a paediatric setting

The first of a two-part series on electronic prescribing systems. ePMA systems can reduce medication errors, but it’s essential to understand the risks, as well as the benefits, and optimise their design for use with paediatric patients.…

Published: 21 January 2025

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Testicular cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and management

An overview of testicular cancer, its affected populations, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.…

Published: 14 January 2025

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Understanding scope of practice and accountability when prescribing

This article introduces the core components of professionalism for prescribing pharmacists and shows how these concepts can be used to enhance decision making and promote safe and effective prescribing practice.…

Published: 10 January 2025

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Optimising use of SGLT2 inhibitors in hospital patients

How pharmacists can evaluate SGLT2 inhibitor use in hospitalised patients with a well-balanced approach so that patients can simultaneously benefit from SGLT2 inhibitors and the reduction of diabetic ketoacidosis risk.…

Published: 7 January 2025

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How to use clinical reasoning in pharmacy

How pharmacists can develop and incorporate clinical reasoning processes in practice, using a case example to highlight the approach.…

Published: 17 December 2024

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Test yourself: the 2024 CPD and learning quiz

Assess your knowledge on a wide range of topics in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…

Published: 12 December 2024

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Prescribing dilemmas: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for heart failure in an older patient

The fourth article of our new prescribing dilemmas series, exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…

Published: 10 December 2024

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Maternal vaccination: rationale, recommendations and role of pharmacists

Pharmacists can support expectant mothers by knowing the recommended vaccinations for pregnant women, the rationale for their use and promoting maternal vaccination at every opportunity.…

Published: 3 December 2024

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Adrenal insufficiency: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management

Patients with adrenal insufficiency are at risk of life-threatening adrenal crises. It is vital that pharmacists know how to treat this rare condition appropriately.…

Published: 26 November 2024

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Test your knowledge of pain management

This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of pain management and related health issues.…

Published: 22 November 2024