The pharmacist who helped Lincoln’s assassinPharmacist David Edgar Herold helped John Wilkes Booth to escape after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865.…
How changes to UK flexible working laws affect pharmacists Kevin McKenna, head of employment law at Kuits Solicitors in Manchester, explains how changes to laws on flexible working have affected employers and employees.…
Winifred Atwell: pharmacist and world renowned musicianPianist Winifred Atwell, who sold more than 30 million records, was also a qualified pharmacist.…
How pharmacists can start a career in the pharmaceutical industry Have you ever thought about going into the pharmaceutical industry but don’t know where to start? Emma Page finds out what you need to know.…
Workforce report reveals lack of structure for pharmacy technicians There are wide variations in the training of pharmacy technicians, a report suggests.…
Community pharmacists support new medicine service, research suggestsCommunity pharmacists generally support the new medicine service because they think it will benefit patients, according to new research.…
Working environment of pharmacists can create ‘moral distress’ A literature review has found that pharmacists operate within a highly-regulated environment that creates the potential for moral distress to occur.…
Look sharp! How to dress so you look professional, presentable and approachable in a pharmacy Do you need to wear a white coat to be taken seriously? Sasa Jankovic finds out that it is attitude more than appearance that influences customers’ perceptions of you.…
Getting commissioners to think about pharmacy David Branford, chairman of the English Pharmacy Board, talks about how the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is trying to raise the profile of pharmacy at a national and local level.…
What to think about when considering a management role in the NHS Becoming a manager in the NHS can mean moving away from clinical activities. What does a management role involve and are you cut out for the job?…
