Learning Miscarriage: causes, prevention and counselling Guidance on how pharmacists can provide women with practical advice and support during pregnancy and in the event of a miscarriage.…Published: 27 May 2022
Learning Case-based learning: insulin intensification in a Hindu patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus This case study illustrates how religious and cultural beliefs should be considered as part of a patient-centred management approach.…Published: 12 April 2022
Learning Considerations for effective and person-centred virtual consultations Nine practical tips and advice for pharmacists offering virtual consultations to patients.…Published: 15 March 2022
Learning Case study: treatment-resistant schizophrenia An examination of how a patient with schizophrenia, who is transferred from a mental health hospital to the community, is treated with clozapine effectively.…Published: 18 January 2022
Learning Approaching difficult situations: how to have challenging conversations A guide, including example audio dialogue, on how to deal with challenging conversations that can arise in pharmacy practice.…Published: 16 November 2021
Learning Pharmacy guide to smoking cessation consultations This learning resource outlines best practice for pharmacy consultations on smoking cessation to support patient-centred decisions relating to the initiation of nicotine replacement therapy.…Published: 19 October 2021 Supported content
Learning How to counsel patients on the administration of nasal sprays, drops and ointments and performing nasal irrigation Pharmacists and pharmacy teams must ensure patients understand how best to use their nasal preparations to ensure optimal delivery to resolve symptoms and prevent side effects.…Published: 13 October 2021
Learning Carpal tunnel syndrome: identification and management As the NHS faces a backlog of patients requiring surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy teams should be able to diagnose and support patients with effective management earlier to avoid surgery.…Published: 5 October 2021
Learning Case-based learning: acute diarrhoea How to diagnose and manage acute diarrhoea.…Published: 26 July 2021
Learning How to address vaccine hesitancy Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem. This article highlights how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can address vaccine hesitancy and allay patient concerns in the context of COVID-19 vaccines.…Published: 13 April 2021