Professional knowledge and skills

Critical appraisal: how to evaluate research for use in clinical practice

The ability to make appropriate evidence-based decisions in clinical practice relies on pharmacists having the skills to extract and translate the most relevant and useful information from published literature.…

Valproate use in women: minimising the risks

It is necessary that pharmacists and pharmacy teams ensure the safe and appropriate prescribing of valproate in line with the current Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance.…

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‘It motivates me to know we can make a difference to patients’ lives’ – a day in the life of a medical affairs head

Domenico Curinga details a typical day leading a medical affairs team at Novartis Oncology UK.…

‘We ensure that the website and mobile applications are safe for users’ — a day in the life of a clinical risk manager

Caroleena Bhojwani is part of the Babylon Health clinical safety team, which makes sure that the digital healthcare provider complies with strict industry standards.…

‘My role is a mix of both clinical and quality improvement initiatives’ — a day in the life of a primary care network pharmacist

After seven years in community pharmacy, Hitesh Tara took the leap and switched to general practice.…

How to tackle the Oriel numeracy assessment

Babir Malik and Joanna Domzal-Jamroz lead students through worked examples of the types of calculations covered in the Oriel recruitment process…

‘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.…