Principles of effective history taking when prescribing An accurate patient history provides a foundation for assessing the best options for patients and preventing errors. This article outlines principles and approaches that can help prescribers to gather information effectively.…
PJ view: The success of Pharmacy First is in the government’s hands Now that a launch date has been set for Pharmacy First in England, the government must deploy clear communication to patients about the service in order for it to reach its full potential.…
LloydsPharmacy sells all of its community pharmacy branches Hallo Healthcare Group, the parent company of LloydsPharmacy, announced in a statement that 99% of its branches would remain open under different ownership.…
Pharmacists provide antibiotics only where clinically appropriate, minor ailments scheme data show Data from community pharmacies in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board area have shown 71% of women with a UTI and 55% of patients with a sore throat received antibiotics from the pharmacy.…
Scottish government to publish review of automated technology in community pharmacies The technology being trialled includes robotic process automation, automated medicine storage systems, barcode scanners and prescription collection kiosks.…
Community pharmacy network could cease to exist without funding overhaul, MPs warned Pharmacy representatives have warned a government inquiry into pharmacy that a lack of core funding will slowly erode community pharmacy businesses.…
Introduction to the prescribing consultation A consultation provides prescribers with an opportunity to effectively gather relevant information from an individual to make a probable diagnosis and reach a shared decision about the next steps. This article introduces the components of an effective consultation and how you can develop skills and …
Community pharmacy pilot service to refer patients with cancer symptoms expanded Exclusive: The East of England North Cancer Alliance and South East London Cancer Alliance plan to begin offering the NHS community pharmacy ‘early diagnosis of cancer’ pilot service in 2024.…
The phantom pharmacy sector This month, The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist considers the impact of recent changes to the pharmacy market.…
PJ view: What are your ambitions for the future of pharmacy practice? The Pharmaceutical Journal wants to hear about your local ‘vision’ for the future of pharmacy and examples of forward-thinking services that could be replicated elsewhere.…