Learning 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
Learning Schizophrenia: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment How pharmacists can recognise the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia — a psychotic condition that affects more than 685,000 people in the UK — with an overview of treatment options, side effects and management advice.…Published: 23 August 2024
Learning 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
Learning Lithium monitoring and toxicity management Pharmacists across sectors should be able to counsel patients on the recognition and prevention of lithium toxicity.…Published: 16 February 2024
Learning How to talk to patients about starting antidepressants Antidepressants are a treatment option for depression, but there are many misconceptions about them. This article summarises what pharmacists should discuss with patients starting treatment.…Published: 13 February 2024
Learning Test your knowledge on mental health An opportunity to test your knowledge on a range of mental health conditions and interventions.…Published: 26 January 2024
Learning Test yourself: the 2023 CPD and Learning quiz Assess your knowledge on topics ranging from infectious diseases, to professional skills, to cardiology, in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…Published: 8 December 2023
Learning Digital therapeutics: integration in practice Digital therapeutics utilise technology to broaden treatment options available to patients for improved management of medical conditions.…Published: 10 November 2023
Learning Eating disorders: identification, treatment and support Pharmacists are well positioned to identify the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder and can provide access to sources of help and support.…Published: 17 October 2023
Learning Case-based learning: safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants How to use hyperbolic tapering to avoid withdrawal effects when stopping an antidepressant.…Published: 19 September 2023
