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October 2023, Vol 311, No 7978
Top news stories
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NHS England says community pharmacists will be able to access GP records from January 2024
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Asian and black pharmacists overrepresented in fitness-to-practise concerns, GPhC finds
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PCNs spend £387m on pharmacists through ‘Additional roles reimbursement scheme’
Features
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Spotlight: Deprescribing research
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This is a drill: the simulations training next-generation pharmacists
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A prescribing service for England’s pharmacies: everything you need to know
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Colchicine for cardiovascular disease: is UK clinical practice missing out?
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BTK inhibitors: what pharmacists need to know
Supported contentOpinion
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PJ view: What are your ambitions for the future of pharmacy practice?
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The phantom pharmacy sector
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Geraldine McCaffrey: ‘The advances we’re making in Wales are really exciting’
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Are editorials worthy of a second look?
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Pharmacists can do more to bridge the safety gaps for people with learning disabilities
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Why we developed pharmacist training placements in health and justice settings
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Pharmacists have a vital role in shining a brighter light on blood cancer
Learning & CPD
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Communication techniques for prescribing
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How to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Eating disorders: identification, treatment and support
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How to develop a new clinical service
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Cellulitis: recognition and management
Your RPS
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UK chief pharmaceutical officers launch advisory board to lead professional development of pharmacy
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RPS publishes standards for pharmacists working for ‘hospital at home’ scheme
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RPS launches consultation on greener pharmacy scheme
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RPS forms working group to address attainment and awarding gaps for black students
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First pharmacists credentialed as advanced practitioners under new e-portfolio system
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Pharmacy technicians need more training if they are to supply medicines under patient group directions, says RPS
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Government treated pharmacists with ‘double standards’ during COVID-19 pandemic, RPS tells inquiry
Letters
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Pharmacists are the new doctors, pharmacy technicians are the new pharmacists
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Nominations are open for upcoming 100-year anniversary of the Harrison Medal
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Is AI a threat to pharmacists?
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Exploring the safe and effective tapering solutions in the NHS
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An audit of pharmacological therapy on discharge for patients admitted with acute decompensated HFrEF