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How to conduct a health assessment for pharmacists

As pharmacists take on more clinical tasks than ever, this article outlines what to consider when undertaking a health assessment.…

Published: 5 November 2024

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Migraine: pathophysiology, recognition and management

An overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and licensed and emerging treatment options for the management of migraine.…

Published: 29 October 2024

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Test your knowledge of cardiovascular disease

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

Published: 25 October 2024

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Writing an effective CV for pharmacy roles: a guide for graduates

How to put together a CV for pharmacy students and new graduates entering the workforce.…

Published: 22 October 2024

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Principles of sustainable healthcare in pharmacy practice

The impact of the changing climate is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. How does the climate crisis relate to pharmacy practice and what can we do about it?…

Published: 18 October 2024

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From paper to practice: a pharmacy professional’s guide to critical appraisal tools

A guide to the tools and checklists available to help critically appraise research papers.…

Published: 15 October 2024

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Medication maths: displacement volumes and values

This article is part of a comprehensive series on pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessment. It provides guidance on how to tackle questions related to displacement volumes, including a worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 11 October 2024

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Medication maths: using a resource or artefact when calculating doses and dose regimen

Helping foundation trainees to prepare for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment, this article provides guidance on how to use relevant resources to accurately calculate dosage and includes a detailed worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 11 October 2024

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Cardiac chest pain: identification, referral and management in primary care

Chest discomfort is a common symptom with several possible causes. This article outlines how pharmacists can differentiate symptoms and identify when patients are likely to be experiencing myocardial ischaemia.…

Published: 8 October 2024

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Medication maths: estimations of kidney function

This article is part of a comprehensive series on pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment, providing guidance on how to tackle questions related to kidney function, including a worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 4 October 2024