Pharmacy schools warn of staffing and placement pressures as student numbers rise Financial strain on universities limiting “ability to invest in the staffing and infrastructure required to support high-quality pharmacy education”, says Pharmacy Schools Council's inaugural annual report.…
Tase Oputu: ‘Be part of the conversation. Nobody’s opinions are invalid’ Tase Oputu, president of the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm), talks about her experiences of leading the College and outlines RCPharm’s priorities over the next 12 months.…
How to use the Pendleton model of feedback in different pharmacy sectors: a practical guide An overview of the four steps of the Pendleton model of giving feedback, as well as how it is applied based on situation and pharmacy sector.…
Overcoming impostor syndrome and making a difference on the UKCPA neuroscience committee Impostor syndrome is a problem many people face while breaking into a sector — especially pharmacy — but how does one build confidence and succeed?…
Understanding correlation, regression and survival analysis Part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research paper. This article shows how to analyse the association between variables in clinical trial data.…
Understanding commonly used statistical tests Part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research paper. This article explains when different statistical tests should be used to interpret trial data.…
How to manage medicines during major incidents This article offers an overview of the responsibilities of pharmacy teams during major incidents and how lessons learned from previous incidents can strengthen local preparedness.…
Can simulation help foundation trainee pharmacists prepare for prescribing? Jake Mills shares the results of an NHS trust-run, ward-based simulation, which is designed to prepare final-year medical students for their first months as resident doctors.…
Pharmacy must protect its scientific identity The Royal College of Pharmacy’s chief scientist explores how the future of pharmacy must embrace both science and clinical care.…
Royal College of Pharmacy launches national standard and credential for newly qualified pharmacist prescribers The new credentialing pathway provides a “nationally recognised professional standard for pharmacists” as they develop their prescribing practice, the Royal College of Pharmacy said.…
