Pharmacists have improved antibiotic prescribing, finds study in 6,000 UK general practices Employing pharmacists in general practices has led to "good prescribing behaviour" but patient satisfaction has decreased in practices that hired more healthcare professionals to support GPs.…
Treatment and management of gout: the role of pharmacy Gout is a common form of arthritis but despite being easily treatable, often goes undiagnosed or undertreated. This article explains the causes and symptoms of gout and the treatment strategy required to therapeutically ‘cure’ gout through lifelong medication.…
Why pairing up with a psychologist helped to reduce risky opioid prescribing Pharmacist Lis Farquhar has found that working with psychologist Vivienne Laidler has allowed them to better approach their patients' reliance on opioids.…
How effective conversations can lead to better patient outcomes Patients must be involved in decisions about their care for treatment to be most effective.…
Considerations for effective and person-centred virtual consultations Nine practical tips and advice for pharmacists offering virtual consultations to patients.…
Why I have changed my approach to see the patient, not the disease Komal Vadday, senior specialist pharmacist in hepatology, highlights the importance of treating each patient as an individual and not defining them by their diagnosis.…
Case-based learning: psoriasis management in community pharmacy How pharmacy teams should respond to a patient requesting advice and further information when presenting at the pharmacy with a new prescription for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.…
More than 60 pharmacies in Wales could provide independent prescribing services under health board plans Exclusive: Welsh health boards have told The Pharmaceutical Journal that they are planning to commission 40 additional pharmacies during winter 2021 and into 2022 to provide independent prescribing services.…
Approaching difficult situations: how to have challenging conversations A guide, including example audio dialogue, on how to deal with challenging conversations that can arise in pharmacy practice.…
How to address vaccine hesitancy Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is a growing problem. This article highlights how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can address vaccine hesitancy and allay patient concerns in the context of COVID-19 vaccines.…
