Bridging the gap: CPOs back foundation training plan A post-registration foundation programme would offer support to newly qualified pharmacists and prepare them for their evolving roles, but it is unclear how a uniform system could be established across the UK.…
What would you like to see in the new community pharmacy contract? While the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee and the Department of Health and Social prepare for contract negotiations, The Pharmaceutical Journal asked community pharmacists on the frontline to redesign the contractual framework.…
Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer: pharmacology and toxicities These treatments are commonly associated with autoimmune-related side effects and toxicities. This article outlines how pharmacists and the pharmacy team can recognise and manage these adverse events.…
Breakdown of the OTC medicines market in Britain The over-the-counter medicines market grew by almost 1% in 2017 to reach £2.56bn. Although pain relief remains the highest value category group, the most growth was seen in eye care and gastrointestinal products.…
Six tips on how to use social media to promote your pharmacy Steve Hemsley describes how pharmacy professionals can optimise the use of social media to develop and grow their career or business.…
Securing the best deal for community pharmacy Negotiators must not forget pharmacy's roots in any reform of the community pharmacy contract.…
Deaths: Eileen HunterOn 13 April 2018, Eileen Hunter FRPharmS, aged 90 years, of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Mrs Hunter registered with the Society in 1952 and was conferred with Fellowship in 1992.…
Welsh Pharmacy Board meeting: 18 April 2018 The board discussed palliative and end-of-life care and wellbeing for the workface, and said goodbye to long-serving board member Phil Parry.…
Scottish Pharmacy Board meeting: 25 April 2018 A draft policy on pharmacist independent prescribers was shared, and the board was briefed on FIP conference planning.…
English Pharmacy Board meeting: 12 April 2018 The board heard from representatives of Public Health England and Health Education England, and ratified the Society’s mental health policy document.…
