Opinion Roman gladiators knew the value of calciumA study of Roman gladiators’ bones indicated that they had higher levels of calcium in their diet than individuals in the normal population.…Published: 27 October 2014
Opinion What are the barriers to closing the gender gap in senior roles in pharmacy? More research needs to be done to examine why women are under-represented in senior roles in the profession.…Published: 24 October 2014
Opinion Fat: friend or foe? ‘The big fat surprise: why butter, meat and cheese belong in a healthy diet’ by Nina Teicholz.…Published: 24 October 2014
Opinion Test your knowledge of pharmacokinetics ‘Basic & applied pharmacokinetics self assessment’ by John E Murphy.…Published: 23 October 2014
Opinion Vaccine evaluation process needs urgent reform The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation needs to be more open about how it decides which vaccines should be recommended for use in the UK.…Published: 23 October 2014
Opinion Strengthening participation in Welsh local practice forums A new generation of RPS members is invigorating local practice forums in Wales, says Mair Davies, chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board.…Published: 23 October 2014
Opinion Strike action must not put patients at risk There might be strength in numbers, but industrial action must not compromise patient care.…Published: 23 October 2014
Opinion Not every problem is viral We must not allow fears about Ebola and other viruses to obscure the threat of antimicrobial resistance, writes Eamonn McArdle.…Published: 23 October 2014
Opinion Reconsider student intake controlsHEFCE and HEE have announced that they will not be introducing a cap on pharmacy student numbers. Sultan Khan explains why he disagrees with this decision.…Published: 21 October 2014
Opinion To prescribe or not to prescribe, that is the question…A patient with asthma comes into your community pharmacy to collect his regular inhalers. Johnathan Laird describes an intervention you could make.…Published: 20 October 2014