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Test yourself: the 2024 CPD and learning quiz

Assess your knowledge on a wide range of topics in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…

Published: 12 December 2024

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Maternal vaccination: rationale, recommendations and role of pharmacists 

Pharmacists can support expectant mothers by knowing the recommended vaccinations for pregnant women, the rationale for their use and promoting maternal vaccination at every opportunity.…

Published: 3 December 2024

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Prescribing dilemma: clozapine prescribing in prison

The third article of our new prescribing dilemmas series, exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…

Published: 19 November 2024

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Health psychology and advanced communication skills for prescribers

An introduction to the principles of health psychology that can be applied during consultations with patients.…

Published: 27 August 2024

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Best practice principles for inclusive care of transgender and non-binary patients

How pharmacists can best contribute to the care of transgender and non-binary patients, outlining additional considerations to ensure equitable care of this patient group.…

Published: 16 August 2024

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How to assess mental health when prescribing

An introduction to psychiatric history taking and how prescribers can identify opportunities for mental health intervention and referral.…

Published: 9 August 2024

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Communicating risk: how pharmacists should use data in conversations with patients

Pharmacists must understand how to discuss risks associated with treatments through the effective use of data in conversations with patients.…

Published: 6 August 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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How to provide patients with safety-netting advice

Pharmacists can support patients with self-management of their condition by providing clear information about when to seek further help.…

Published: 24 May 2024

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How to navigate and ensure effective patient communication about medicines shortages

Best practice principles on gathering information to inform communications, information sharing with patients and working across boundaries to better support affected patients during medicines shortages.…

Published: 21 May 2024