Letters

Letter

Pharmacy is ready to deliver, if NHS IT is up to the job

I read The Pharmaceutical Journal’s article on the relative demise of structured medication reviews with a mixture of resignation and frustration ('Less is more: the struggle to prioritise structured medication reviews', 25 July 2024). Resignation because if clinical activity is not priori…

Published: 31 July 2024

Letter

How the IPP talent management resource tool works

Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) is a joint initiative between NHS England, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK and 13 other national partner organisations, aimed at making the workplace environment more inclusive for pharmacy professionals whilst ensuring …

Published: 25 July 2024

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Standardising and expanding pharmacy services in the emergency department improves safety for high-risk patients and increases standards of care

Emergency departments are under unprecedented levels of pressure and strain across the UK and now more than ever are caring for an increasing number of undifferentiated patients that are both more acutely and chronically unwell and for a longer period of time1–3. Underpinning reasons behi…

Published: 15 July 2024

Letter

To all Chelsea College graduates of 1975

It will be the 50th anniversary of our graduation from Chelsea in summer 2025. One or two of us think that such an auspicious occasion should be marked with a reunion where we can catch up and hear tales of glorious careers and marvellous memories. Logically, it would be in London and next June/July…

Published: 10 July 2024

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The narrow age range chosen for the RSV vaccination programme is disappointing

I am a retired pharmacist and friends are asking me why there is such a narrow age range for older adults chosen for the NHS vaccination programme against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is due to begin in September 2024. Fortunately, I fall within the chosen age cohort but many of…

Published: 4 July 2024

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Artificial intelligence: act or be acted upon — staying relevant in the AI era

As we navigate the transformative landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s essential for pharmacists in all sectors—government, industry, academia, and healthcare—to embrace the significant opportunities and challenges it presents. AI and machine learning (ML) are ushering in a new era …

Published: 20 May 2024

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Equality, diversity and inclusion: why true allyship must shift words into action

The very first Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES) was published by NHSE in 2023. However, I feel that PWRES is not shining a new light in this arena. For me personally, I believe that the heart of well-rounded evaluation always includes human experience, the sum of seen…

Published: 17 May 2024

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Pharmacy needs to be at the forefront of shaping digital health — but how do we get there?

In my second letter for the English Pharmacy Board campaign, I want to share my vision for how we can harness the power of technology to enhance pharmacy practice, support our profession and shape the future of digital health. We are in the digital revolution and much like the industrial revoluti…

Published: 17 May 2024

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Catalysing talent is the key to professional evolution of the pharmacy profession

As we approach the end of the upcoming elections for the English Pharmacy Board, I am excited to share with you my vision for fostering and catalysing talent within the pharmacy profession to support its growth and evolution. Pharmacy is a dynamic and evolving profession, driven by innovation, ph…

Published: 17 May 2024

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Empowering pharmacy parents: returning stronger, supported, and valued

Imagine a world where new pharmacy parents are not just returning to work, but are actively supported to thrive both as professionals and as caregivers. As a candidate for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s English Pharmacy Board elections, I am passionate about creating a future where pharmacy pr…

Published: 16 May 2024