Continuing professional development (CPD)

Reflective practice for pharmacist prescribers

How reflection can be used as a tool for improving prescribing practice.…

Is research really an exclusive activity or one we can all embrace?

A pick of recent academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…

Opportunities and challenges lie ahead for pharmacy technicians

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK is marking a ‘significant milestone’ as pharmacy technicians join the list of healthcare professionals who are permitted to use patient group directions.…

RPS launches new PJ app ‘designed to meet the needs of members’

The updated app is available on both Apple and Android devices and features a simplified sign-in process, bookmarking functionality and streamlined navigation.…

Entrustable professional activities: a new approach to supervising trainee pharmacists on clinical placements

Changes to General Pharmaceutical Council education standards mean there is an increasing need for meaningful placement experiences in which trainees can practise their skills and demonstrate competence. Entrustable professional activities are a valuable tool for trainees and their supervisors.…

Practising reflection in pharmacy

Reflection is a powerful tool that can improve decision-making and support your personal and professional development. Find out what strategies you can use in your practice.…

Educational supervision, assessment and feedback for pharmacists

An outline of educational supervisor roles and the skills needed for effective supervision.…

Only one in ten pharmacy professionals feel confident on pharmacogenomics

Exclusive: Almost nine out of ten pharmacy professionals said they expect to use pharmacogenomics to guide the treatment of patients in future, but very few feel confident about the change to their practice.…

Our weekly virtual department ‘peer reviews’ are supporting professional development and keeping up morale

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Commonwealth Pharmacists Association launches learning platform

A global continuing professional development platform has been launched by the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association.…