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Premature birth: managing associated complications

Part of a series of articles on the management of prematurity associated complications and the role of pharmacists.…

Published: 15 April 2025

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Stimulant and non-stimulant agents for ADHD

This medication guide details the different types of treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, for both adults and children.…

Published: 11 April 2025

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Medication maths: infusion rates

This article is part of a comprehensive series on pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessment, providing guidance on how to tackle questions related to infusion rates, including a worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 4 April 2025

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Gastrointestinal complications associated with prematurity

An overview of gastrointestinal complications associated with premature birth and the role of parenteral nutrition in overcoming them.…

Published: 1 April 2025

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Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: an overview

A summary of the different types of renal replacement therapy and the physiological implications of end-stage renal disease on medicines dosing and monitoring.…

Published: 25 March 2025

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Medication maths: calculations involving molecular weight

This article is part of a comprehensive series on pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessment. It provides guidance on how to tackle questions that involve calculations based on molecular weight, including a worked example of a sample exa…

Published: 24 March 2025

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Medication maths: dilutions

This article is part of a comprehensive series on pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment, providing guidance on how to tackle questions related to dilutions, including a worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 20 March 2025

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Case-based learning: nutrition and feeding considerations for hospitalised neonates

When neonates are faced with feeding constraints, it is important that pharmacists work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to improve decision-making and provide effective support for mothers and families.…

Published: 18 March 2025

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How to design and implement effective health education interventions in primary care pharmacy settings

Pharmacists working in primary care can utilise existing frameworks to guide the design and implementation of health education interventions.…

Published: 13 March 2025

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Test your knowledge of respiratory tract diseases

Respiratory tract conditions — such as lung cancer, COPD and pneumonia — account for 20% of all deaths. Here, test your knowledge of these common conditions and treatment options.…

Published: 11 March 2025