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Test yourself: the 2024 CPD and learning quiz

Assess your knowledge on a wide range of topics in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…

Published: 12 December 2024

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Prescribing dilemma: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for heart failure in an older patient

The fourth article of our new prescribing dilemmas series, exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…

Published: 10 December 2024

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Maternal vaccination: rationale, recommendations and role of pharmacists 

Pharmacists can support expectant mothers by knowing the recommended vaccinations for pregnant women, the rationale for their use and promoting maternal vaccination at every opportunity.…

Published: 3 December 2024

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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

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How to conduct a health assessment for pharmacists

As pharmacists take on more clinical tasks than ever, this article outlines what to consider when undertaking a health assessment.…

Published: 5 November 2024

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Migraine: pathophysiology, recognition and management

An overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and licensed and emerging treatment options for the management of migraine.…

Published: 29 October 2024

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Writing an effective CV for pharmacy roles: a guide for graduates

How to put together a CV for pharmacy students and new graduates entering the workforce.…

Published: 22 October 2024

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Principles of sustainable healthcare in pharmacy practice

The impact of the changing climate is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. How does the climate crisis relate to pharmacy practice and what can we do about it?…

Published: 18 October 2024

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From paper to practice: a pharmacy professional’s guide to critical appraisal tools

A guide to the tools and checklists available to help critically appraise research papers.…

Published: 15 October 2024

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Medication maths: using a resource or artefact when calculating doses and dose regimen

Helping foundation trainees to prepare for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment, this article provides guidance on how to use relevant resources to accurately calculate dosage and includes a detailed worked example of a sample exam question.…

Published: 11 October 2024