G. General competences for pharmacists

How do we ensure pharmacists have the skills they need for their expanding role?

We asked several prominent academics and a student organisation what skills and abilities they thought pharmacists would need in the future and how education and training needed to change to deliver that.…

Poisons and chemicals: changes to the law in the UK

The recent introduction of the Deregulation Act has resulted in substantial changes to the Poisons Act 1972, affecting the sale of poisons in the UK.…

How trainee pharmacist independent prescribers can work with their supervisors

In order to qualify as an independent prescriber, pharmacists must be supervised by a designated medical practitioner. Sasa Jankovic explains how aspiring prescribers can help their supervisors understand their role.…

Patient consent in the UK

A ruling by the UK Supreme Court means patients must be given information tailored to their own needs before consent is obtained.…

Reporting concerns and whistleblowing

How to raise concerns and develop a positive whistleblowing culture to safeguard your patients.…

Examining the role of new technology in pharmacy: now and in the future

Pharmacists rely heavily on technology to help them do tasks that are often complex. Stephen Goundrey-Smith takes a look at what is available on the market.…

Make reflection part of your daily practice

Reflective practice is a way of learning from your direct experiences, rather than from the experiences of others.…

Drug interactions and gout treatment

This case study looks at how the potential for drug interactions influences decision-making on the best treatment for gout…