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Neonatal sepsis: prevention and management

The third article in a series on complications associated with prematurity and unwell neonates.…

Published: 25 April 2025

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Premature birth: managing associated complications

Part of a series of articles on the management of prematurity associated complications and the role of pharmacists.…

Published: 15 April 2025

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Identification and management of common eye disorders

A summary of the common symptoms and conditions that may be encountered by pharmacists running minor ailment services, including information on assessment, self-care, management and referral.…

Published: 18 February 2025

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Recognition and management of delirium

An overview of delirium, its symptoms and subtypes, including how to assess and diagnose, with an overview of non-pharmacological and pharmacological management.…

Published: 4 February 2025

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Testicular cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and management

An overview of testicular cancer, its affected populations, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.…

Published: 14 January 2025

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Adrenal insufficiency: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management

Patients with adrenal insufficiency are at risk of life-threatening adrenal crises. It is vital that pharmacists know how to treat this rare condition appropriately.…

Published: 26 November 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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Kidney stones: symptoms, diagnosis and management

Kidney stones are a source of significant patient morbidity. Pharmacists can have an impact in identifying, triaging and supporting patients with the management of this condition.…

Published: 8 November 2024

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Cardiac chest pain: identification, referral and management in primary care

Chest discomfort is a common symptom with several possible causes. This article outlines how pharmacists can differentiate symptoms and identify when patients are likely to be experiencing myocardial ischaemia.…

Published: 8 October 2024

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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