Patients

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.…

Social prescribing pilot costing £12.7m aims to cut medication use through walking and cycling

The funding will go towards schemes such as cycling and walking groups, cycle training and free bike loans.…

Chief pharmaceutical officer opens outreach health hub in Hindu temple

The 'Health Hub' at Neasden Temple has been set up to provide health advice, information and free screening to the local community.…

Antidepressant prescribing increases by 35% in six years

Prescriptions of antidepressants rose by 5.1% in 2021/2022, the sixth consecutive annual increase.…

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.…

UK government to review all medical devices for potential bias against patients from ethnic minorities

There are concerns that the design and use of medical devices are exacerbating existing health inequalities in patients from ethnic minority backgrounds.…

RPS calls on government to do more to tackle health inequalities

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has co-signed a letter to prime minister Boris Johnson outlining why a cross-government strategy would strengthen the new Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, due to launch on 1 October 2021.…

Using Pride month to empower pharmacy staff and improve the care we provide to LGBTQ+ patients

Pride month every June is the perfect opportunity for everyone to reflect on the progress made in advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, and consider what else needs done to continue this. I decided to use June this year to empower the LGBTQ+ pharmacy staff working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, …

Claire Anderson: ‘What you see is what you get with me’

The new president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society discusses her vision for pharmacy, including sustainability, pharmacists as prescribers and promoting wellbeing.…

Patients as research partners: how our approach delivers truly patient-focused services

Don't merely pay lip service to involving your patients in their own care — really committing to patient engagement projects can transform your practice.…