Personal and professional development

How to take an accurate and detailed medication history

Obtaining an accurate medication history is an essential part of medicine reconciliation and a process that pharmacists play a vital role in.…

A lay perspective on collaborative patient engagement

Patient representative Alex Taylor describes an interaction he observed between a pharmacist, a patient and the patient’s partner.…

RPS launches new toolkit to help members become social media savvy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has released a new toolkit of advice and tips to help its members become expert in using social media to aid their professional development and promote the pharmacy profession.…

Welsh government announces plans for clinical pharmacist development programme

A development programme for clinical pharmacists working in GP practices in Wales will be launched by the Welsh Centre for Pharmacy Professional Education in April 2016, the Welsh government has announced.…

Boots to cut 350 manager roles

Boots UK has announced that it plans to cut up to 350 management posts as part of its strategic workforce plan. …

How to design and use learning objectives in clinical teaching

Understanding the value of learning objectives and what makes a successful one.…

RPS releases new professional development resources

The RPS has released a number of new resources to aid the professional development of pharmacists at all stages of their careers. …

Understanding pharmacy practice in the UK and beyond

‘Pharmacy practice 2nd edition’, by Geoffrey Harding and Kevin Taylor.…

Pharmacy consultations with patients with learning disabilities

Overcoming barriers to effective consultation with adults with learning disabilities and practical ways to improve pharmacy consultation skills, using patients with Down’s syndrome as an example.…

The value of team building for pharmacy staff

Strong, united teams that work efficiently and collaboratively to achieve common objectives is the goal for any organisation. But can team building help pharmacy teams work better together?…