Learning How to evaluate the clinical appropriateness of an antimicrobial Clinically reviewing the choice of antimicrobial for individual patients is an effective way for pharmacists to contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance.…Published: 4 August 2021
Research Evaluation of a community pharmacy service for uncomplicated urinary tract infection Results of an evalution of a community pharmacy service for uncomplicated urinary tract infection suggest that community pharmacists are able to respond under a patient group direction to urinary tract infection symptoms with appropriate use of nitrofurantoin.…Published: 19 February 2021
Learning Oral candidiasis: causes, types and treatment Pharmacists and pharmacy teams should be able to recognise oral thrush, a common yeast infection, and provide appropriate treatment advice to resolve infections.…Published: 3 November 2020
Learning Case-based learning: impetigo Pharmacists need to identify and manage impetigo effectively to help prevent its spread. …Published: 15 September 2020
Research Local implementation of national guidance on management of common infections in primary care in England Local adoption and adaptation of national antimicrobial prescribing guidance in primary care.…Published: 12 February 2020
Learning Antibiotic treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infection An overview of the 2018 guideline for management of this sexually transmitted infection in men and women.…Published: 7 August 2019
Learning Aspergillosis: causes, types and treatment Aspergillus-related disease is rare, but results in high mortality rates. The limited treatment options and emerging antifungal drug resistance mean that accurate diagnosis and management is paramount.…Published: 24 July 2019
Learning How to improve antifungal stewardship Selecting appropriate antifungal therapies and performing ongoing reviews of these therapies can help support antifungal stewardship efforts and help reduce antifungal resistance.…Published: 19 July 2019
Research Substandard and falsified medicines: global and local efforts to address a growing problem Substandard and falsified medicines pose a risk to public health all around the world.…Published: 8 May 2019
