PJ September 2020, Vol 305, No 7941

The Paralympian who taught me I had a lot to learn about inclusion and diversity as a pharmacist

An encounter during the Paralympic Games in 2012 proved eye-opening and taught a lesson about how important it is to try to imagine the experience of others.…

Evaluation of a pharmacist-led virtual thiopurine clinic

This study at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aimed to determine the clinical impact of a pharmacist-led virtual thiopurine clinic on drug monitoring, safety and quality of service in a cohort of inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune hepatitis patients.…

Every pharmacist should have the time to develop their skills

In a profession that supports the health and wellbeing of the public, pharmacists must have regular protected learning time to enable them to carry out their crucial roles.…

Warm words are not enough for community pharmacy

Community pharmacies have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic; it is time they were given additional funding to help them prepare for the next wave.…

Health bodies make ‘urgent’ call to Matt Hancock to intervene in the proposed withdrawal of bipolar drug

The health secretary, Matt Hancock, has been urged to “personally intervene” so that bipolar drug Priadel remains available in the UK with an appropriate pricing structure.…

Is pharmacy prepared for a resurgence of COVID-19?

As cases of COVID-19 start to rise again in the UK, what can pharmacy staff do to prepare for a potential second surge of infections?…

GP referrals to community pharmacy consultation service will roll out across England this autumn

GP referrals to community pharmacy through the community pharmacy consultation service will roll out across England this autumn.…

We can manage patients’ moves off the bipolar treatment Priadel successfully

The imminent withdrawal of the most popular UK brand of lithium is causing confusion and distress, but this can be managed successfully if pharmacists take a strategic approach.…

‘Deep concern’ over ‘not fit for purpose’ draft NICE guidance on chronic pain

Experts in pain medicine have said they are “deeply concerned” with the “confusing” terminology used in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s draft guidance on chronic pain.…

Case-based learning: impetigo

Pharmacists need to identify and manage impetigo effectively to help prevent its spread. …