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Becoming a pharmacist independent prescriber: eight tips for success

The move from pharmacist to pharmacist independent prescriber has benefits but also comes with new responsibilities. Here are eight strategies on how to manage the change in role to ensure safe, legal and ethical practice.…

Published: 14 April 2022

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How to become a final medical signatory in the pharmaceutical industry

What is a final medical signatory, and how do you go about becoming one? This article explains the role and the skills and experience it requires.…

Published: 15 February 2022

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Revalidation: how to complete a peer discussion record

A step-by-step guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to undertaking and documenting this vital part of revalidation, according to General Pharmaceutical Council requirements.…

Published: 24 May 2019

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Revalidation: how to complete your reflective account

A step-by-step guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to writing and submitting this vital part of revalidation to General Pharmaceutical Council requirements.…

Published: 24 May 2019

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How to use the new ‘RPS MyCPD’ app for pharmacy revalidation

April 2018 marks the start of the new pharmacy revalidation process. In order to meet the requirements expected, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched a new app, RPS MyCPD, which allows members and registered users to record, track and export their CPD activity.…

Published: 25 April 2018

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Revalidation: How to use planned and unplanned learning entries to record CPD

Revalidation for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians came into force on 30 March 2018. This article explains the revalidation timeline and requirements, including what represents suitable planned and unplanned CPD activities and how they should be recorded.…

Published: 18 April 2018

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Step up in hospital pharmacy

The Structured Training and Experience for Pharmacists (STEP) programme is a unique collaboration of four NHS Trusts in South East London. In this article, Leonie Reid, John Minshull and Georgina Boon describe their experiences of the programme as they developed their careers in hospital pharmacy…

Published: 12 March 2018

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How to give and receive constructive feedback

The importance of feedback and how to deliver it in a clinical environment.…

Published: 15 March 2016

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How to design and use learning objectives in clinical teaching

Understanding the value of learning objectives and what makes a successful one.…

Published: 26 January 2016