Professional behaviour

Reflective practice for pharmacist prescribers

How reflection can be used as a tool for improving prescribing practice.…

How to make the pharmacy workplace inclusive for neurodivergent team members

Practical tips and advice that pharmacy staff can use to make their workplace more inclusive for neurodivergent people.…

RPS launches updated patient safety professional standards

The standards are designed to help pharmacy professionals meet regulatory standards and were developed in collaboration with the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK and the Pharmacy Forum Northern Ireland.…

Pharmacists advised to use social media ‘responsibly’ in updated good practice guidance

New guidance in the 44th edition of Medicines, Ethics and Practice focuses on managing the crossover between personal and professional life.…

Dilemma: when a line manager takes credit for your work

Four pharmacy professionals give their opinions on how to deal with a potentially plagiarising boss.…

‘I have developed good working relationships with my patients beyond their diagnosis’ – a day in the life of a renal pharmacist

With the support of his manager and the renal department, Aaron Acquaye is constantly striving to develop his clinical knowledge and skills. …

‘A digital-first approach reduces patient frustrations’ – a day in the life of a pharmacist carrying out remote consultations

Understanding and improving the patient’s healthcare experience are key aspects of Farah Haque’s role…

‘It is difficult witnessing patients fight for their lives’ — a day in the life of a critical care pharmacist

Working in critical care can be both physically and emotionally challenging, but being proactive can help ensure patient safety and continuity of care.…

‘I help trainees get the most from their placement’ — a day in the life of a pharmacy preregistration training lead

Each day, pharmacy preregistration training lead Helen Ireland supports trainees and tutors as they progress through their placements.…

‘I do not know what to expect’ — a day in the life of a pharmacist redeployed owing to COVID-19

Despite having a background in hospital, integrated care pharmacist Shazia Karsan felt an element of anxiety when redeployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.…