PJ, February 2011

SUMMARY: Antivirals management in Lancashire during the 2009 swine flu pandemic

Julie Lonsdale deputy head of medicines management Rosalind Way head of research innovation and development — both at North Lancashire Teaching Primary Care Trust  …

How to ensure effective mentoring

Mentoring can be a useful tool for those interested in career progression or simply anyone wanting support. Stephen Goundrey-Smith explains how pharmacists might benefit from mentoring and gives his recommendations for ensuring mentees and mentors get the most out of a mentoring relationship.…

Why patients on lithium therapy get a safer deal if they are based in Norfolk

A reduction in patient safety incidents with lithium has helped prevent litigation claims and hospital admissions in Norfolk. Nicola Cree spoke to Tim Anderson, lead clinical pharmacist at Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Foundation Trust…