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Managing and reducing polypharmacy when prescribing

An overview of the challenges that multiple medicines management may present for prescribers, with advice on approaches prescribing pharmacists can adopt to best support patients.…

Published: 26 July 2024

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Sepsis: diagnosis and management

How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…

Published: 19 July 2024

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Paediatric arrhythmias: pathophysiology, types and pharmaceutical management

While many arrhythmias in children are harmless, it is vital to distinguish between the different types to ensure that potentially harmful ones are identified early and treatment plans are optimised for the patient.…

Published: 16 July 2024

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Consultation and communication skills for pharmacy OSCEs

An overview of consultation and communication skills for any pharmacists preparing for OSCEs.…

Published: 11 July 2024

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Test your knowledge of infectious diseases

Assess your knowledge of infectious disease topics, from flu to antimicrobial resistance, in this CPD and learning quiz.…

Published: 9 July 2024

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Preparing for OSCEs in pharmacy training

A guide to the objective structured clinical examinations and how to prepare for them.…

Published: 5 July 2024

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How to incorporate strategic priorities into clinical pharmacy practice

This article outlines strategies for pharmacy teams to actively participate in delivering strategic priorities. It includes guidance on enhancing engagement and productivity while prioritising self-care and fostering resilience to optimise professional output.…

Published: 2 July 2024

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Using data to improve prescribing practice

Data analysis is an important tool that prescribers can use to improve outcomes and optimise practice. This article introduces some of the principles, tools and approaches that pharmacists can use.…

Published: 25 June 2024

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Optimising the pharmacy team to deliver effective medicines reconciliation during new patient registration

Medicines reconciliation contributes to patient safety and continuity of care during registration at a new primary care setting. This article explores how to optimise the multidisciplinary team and involve pharmacy technicians in the process, using four case scenarios.…

Published: 21 June 2024

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MRSA: diagnosis, screening and management

Appropriate antimicrobial therapy, following local policy and adhering to infection and prevention control guidance, can help to prevent the spread of MRSA bacteria.…

Published: 18 June 2024