Study highlights contribution made by critical care pharmacists Specialist critical care pharmacists can make a “substantial” contribution to achieving the best use of medicines for patients cared for in hospital critical care units, finds new research.…
MPharm degree fails to equip pharmacists for future roles The Master of Pharmacy degree offered by British universities fails to equip pharmacists with the skills needed to deliver the services that will be expected of them in the future.…
Online pharmacies must carry EU logo from 1 July 2015 New EU regulations governing the sale of medicines online come into force in the UK on 1 July 2015; online retailers must carry a common logo to identify their site as legitimate.…
How to conduct an effective pharmacy job interview If you think going to a job interview is tough, try being the interviewer. It takes more than knowing what questions to ask to identify the right person for the job, finds Sasa Jankovic.…
Onion skin cells make an effective muscle actuator Treating onion skin cells with sulphuric acid and gold allow them to be used as a muscle simulator.…
High heels shown to be high riskThey may look fantastic, but evidence shows that wearing high heels is bad for your health.…
Ten steps for a successful return to practice Returning to practice after a long break can be challenging. Usmah Banaros, one of the moderators for the “return to practice” group of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, provides a guide to the process.…
Avoiding the plagueIt was 350 years ago this summer that the Great Plague took hold in London. What methods did patients and doctors employ to try to keep themselves safe?…