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 Case-based learning: haemorrhoids An overview of the signs, symptoms and recommended management of haemorrhoids, as well as advice on when referral is required.…Published: 4 January 2022
Learning Formulation matters: safe oral hydrocortisone use in children The considerations for pharmacists when choosing a hydrocortisone formulation for children, and what advice and practical support should be offered.…Published: 7 December 2021
Learning Asplenia and hyposplenism in adults: recognition, diagnosis and management Pharmacists should be aware of a patient’s absence of splenic function and understand how the condition is managed, including the importance of vaccination history and 'rescue' antibiotics.…Published: 30 November 2021
Learning Inflammatory bowel disease: treatment and management The second in a two-part series on inflammatory bowel disease, this article covers the pharmacological management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.…Published: 26 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 Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…Published: 17 August 2021
Learning Case-based learning: acute diarrhoea How to diagnose and manage acute diarrhoea.…Published: 26 July 2021
Learning Valproate use in women: minimising the risks It is necessary that pharmacists and pharmacy teams ensure the safe and appropriate prescribing of valproate in line with the current Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance.…Published: 15 December 2020 Supported content
Learning Discussing the MMR vaccine with patients As outlined in Public Health England’s ‘UK Measles and Rubella elimination strategy’, MMR vaccination needs to improve to achieve and maintain elimination in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization. …Published: 9 January 2019
