Pharmacy

How to prevent health problems related to stress, addiction and anxiety

Charity Pharmacist Support explains how pharmacists can prevent and overcome their own health issues.…

Appoint pharmacy champions to lead introduction of biosimilars, says NICE

NHS trusts should appoint pharmacy and clinical champions to lead on biosimilar medicines, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…

Consultant pharmacist numbers ‘should rise ten-fold’

Chief pharmaceutical officer for England targets key role for senior pharmacists in ongoing NHS reforms.…

NHS England launches investigation into drug company payments

NHS England has launched an investigation into “extremely serious allegations” made in a Daily Telegraph report that highlights the practice of health officials being paid to advise pharmaceutical companies on the NHS use of their products.…

Opportunities in clinical trials pharmacy

Clinical trials are vital to test the safety and efficacy of new and existing medicines. Pharmacists who work with clinical trials in hospitals explain what they do and what skills and experience are required.…

Putting pharmacists in the media

Nadia Bukhari, senior teaching fellow at the UCL School of Pharmacy, presented a show on health for the Islam Channel for the month of Ramadan.…

Taking the reins as Scotland’s chief pharmaceutical officer

Rose Marie Parr, the new chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland, tells Stephen Robinson how her career led to the role, what she wants to achieve in the post and her advice for young pharmacists pursuing leadership positions.…

Providing specialist mental health support to an acute trust

Improved outcomes for mental health patients, including reduced length of hospital stay, is a major aim of a new pharmacist role in Wigan.…

Tips for improving patient-centred consultations

Telling patients what to do without listening to their needs is a limited approach to consultations. At a recent meeting in London, pharmacists made pledges to help put patients at the centre of decisions.…

Preparing for a pre-registration interview in a hospital

Pre-registration trainee Matt McArdle recently secured a role at St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. Here, he shares advice for others trying to secure their pre-registration roles.…