PJ, 3/10 January 2015, Vol 294, No 7843/4

Evidence supports plain tobacco packaging to improve public health

There is growing evidence that plain cigarette package could help reduce smoking rates…

The next step for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals

The UN Millennium Development Goals may have fallen short of their aims, but they have created a strong foundation for ending health inequality.…

RPS leaders: braced for a challenging year

The three Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) board chairs in England, Scotland and Wales tell Stephen Robinson what 2015 holds for the pharmacy profession and how they plan to tackle the challenges to come.…

Malaria eradication: blocking transmission to mosquitoes

To wipe out malaria, researchers are racing to develop a vaccine that protects mosquitoes from infection.…

An advocate for global pharmacy

President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation Carmen Peña discusses gender equality, fighting Ebola and her vision for advanced roles for pharmacists.…

Nocturnal enuresis in children

Bedwetting is common in young children but requires careful assessment and management in collaboration with the child’s parent or guardian.…

Wednesday 21 January: Gloucestershire

Local practice forum event, ‘Pharmacy Organisations Update’.  Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham GL53 7PX. Event 7.30pm, buffet 6.30pm. Book via the RPS website. Contact  GWLPF.CG@hotmail.co.uk  by 6pm on 14 January 2015 to book food. …

Monday 2 February: NW London

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education event, ‘Depression focal point’. Sir Herbert Seddon Teaching Centre, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore HA7 4LP. Event 6pm. Book via www.cppe.ac.uk/events.…

Tuesday 27 January: NW London

Local practice forum event, ‘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease workshop – resources, inhalers and devices to support patients’. Best Western Cumberland Hotel, 1–3 St Johns Road, Harrow HA1 2EF. Event 7.45pm, buffet 7pm. Book via the RPS website.…

How to write a successful pharmacy CV

Pharmacy recruitment specialist from Your World Healthcare Sean Brown shares the secrets to compiling a CV that will give you the best chance of getting an interview and securing a job.…