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Best practice principles for inhaler prescribing

How to select appropriate inhaler devices that balance the need to personalise treatment and optimise disease control while reducing the environmental impact of prescribing.…

Published: 5 August 2022

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Quality improvement in pharmacy practice

An overview of the quality improvement philosophy, the common methods, tools and approaches used with pharmacy examples showing how it can continuously improve practice.…

Published: 2 August 2022

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Pernicious anaemia: recognition, diagnosis and management

How to spot the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia, the difficulties in gaining an accurate diagnosis and the importance of individualised, long-term management for patients.…

Published: 19 July 2022

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Current and advanced therapies for chronic wound infection

An overview of chronic wounds, including their physiology, causes and management options.…

Published: 15 July 2022

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Infertility in men: assessment and treatment

An overview of the causes and endocrinology of male infertility considering the available treatment options, the role of medicines and how pharmacists can support patients.…

Published: 12 July 2022

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Renal cancer: management

An overview of the most common forms of renal cancer, treatment options and the role of pharmacists in its management.…

Published: 28 June 2022

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DPYD genetic testing and the future of pharmacogenomic testing in routine care

Genetic testing can identify which drugs and doses are best for individual patients, personalising care and optimising outcomes.…

Published: 14 June 2022

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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

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Premature ovarian insufficiency: diagnosis and management

Premature ovarian insufficiency (or failure, as it used to be known) affects around 1% of women aged under 40 years in the UK. Pharmacists should therefore understand its health consequences and be able to advise on the available treatment options.…

Published: 17 May 2022

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Wilson’s disease: diagnosis and management

An overview of the causes, signs, symptoms and management of Wilson’s disease, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterised by the accumulation of copper in various body tissues.…

Published: 12 May 2022