Learning High-risk medications: a guide for pharmacy professionals Serious patient harm from medication errors is more likely when the medication is ‘high-risk’. This article describes the contributing factors and what pharmacists can do to reduce the risk.…Published: 5 September 2025
Learning Case-based learning: frailty The number of older people living with frailty is increasing. Pharmacists play a major role in medicines optimisation in these patients.…Published: 15 August 2025
Learning Polypharmacy and deprescribing in older people An overview of the risks of inappropriate polypharmacy in older people, highlighting the role pharmacists can play in the deprescribing process.…Published: 12 August 2025
Learning How to optimise the 90 hours of dedicated prescribing practice during the foundation training year Advice and guidance for designated prescribing practitioners, designated supervisors and training providers on how select an appropriate nominated prescribing area and effectively structure learning opportunities for foundation trainees.…Published: 1 July 2025
Learning Recognising adverse events and using the Yellow Card system An overview of how to identify, manage and report adverse events.…Published: 13 June 2025
Learning The importance of active preparation for surgery As patients awaiting surgery tend to have poorer health and comorbidities, pharmacists can encourage patients to actively prepare for surgery and help improve outcomes.…Published: 23 May 2025
Learning Continuity of care and reducing risk during transitions of care This article considers the evidence of interventions to reduce risk during transitions of care and explains best practice for pharmacy teams.…Published: 6 May 2025
Learning Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: causes, diagnosis and treatment An overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatments for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, including a case study of a patient’s experience.…Published: 2 May 2025
Learning 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
Learning Why patients might withhold information and what to do about it The provision of effective care relies on accurate information; however, there may be times where patients feel unable to fully disclose details about their health. This article provides tips and advice on how pharmacists build trust in these situations.…Published: 4 March 2025
