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How to establish a new clinical pharmacy service

Satinder Bhandal and Jayne Ballinger set up a clinic in 2012 to help patients access new oral anticoagulants safely. They explain how other pharmacists can set up their own clinical services.…

Published: 21 May 2015

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Pharmacy organisations call for money and manpower to support seven-day services

Pharmacy organisations are backing David Cameron’s vision for a full seven-days-a-week service for the NHS in England but only if the move is underpinned by money and manpower.…

Published: 19 May 2015

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Resolving issues with medicines in A&E departments

Lindsay Smith has been lead pharmacist in emergency medicine at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for two years. She describes what the role involves and why it suits her.…

Published: 19 May 2015

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How to manage staff and other pharmacy colleagues

Most pharmacy jobs will involve managing other people to some degree. Ailsa Colquhoun finds out how to get the most from those around you.…

Published: 15 May 2015

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Hospital hires newly qualified pharmacists for wards amid nurse shortage

Pharmacists to take on “unique” clinical and caring role in response to problems recruiting nursing staff.…

Published: 15 May 2015

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What closer ties with GP practices will mean for pharmacists

Following proposals for pharmacists and GPs to work more closely on patient care, Stephen Robinson looks at reactions to the idea and explains what needs to happen for the vision to become reality.…

Published: 7 May 2015

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How to enhance a pharmacy CV

Aside from checking for typos and being truthful about your qualifications, what can pharmacists do to ensure that their CV stands out from the competition? Sasa Jankovic looks at the skills and information to include.…

Published: 27 April 2015

Opinion

Improving outcomes for COPD patients

An initiative to improve COPD care at Barts Health NHS Trust in London has led to improved health outcomes.…

Published: 21 April 2015

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Supporting pharmacist prescribers in the UK

Pharmacist prescribers in the North East of England were asked to explain what they used their qualification for and what problems they face. David Gibson describes what the survey showed.…

Published: 20 April 2015

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Managing the risk of bleeding with new oral anticoagulants

Safeguarding patients against the risk of bleeding is a vital role for pharmacists when dealing with patients taking new oral anticoagulants.…

Published: 20 April 2015