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Pharmacy students set out expectations for training and future career

All pharmacy students should be taught prescribing skills as a core part of their MPharm degree and be exposed to real-life clinical settings from their first year, according to a new report, which sets out pharmacy students’ aspirations and expectations for the future.…

The qualities of candidates I want to see elected onto the RPS national pharmacy boards

Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society national pharmacy boards should be capable professionals who are reputable and are willing to make changes for the benefit for the profession. We need our representatives on the boards to make a positive impact on our profession and perspective. Comm…

Make pharmacy a greater profession

I am Altaf Vaiya, a community pharmacist for almost 10 years. From a young age, I felt proud mentioning to my friends that my father was a pharmacist as the title of being a pharmacist felt like an honor to me. This inspired me to follow my dad’s footsteps and with this I just managed to pass …

“Joe Bloggs” pharmacist fighting for pharmacists

Pharmacy cuts, decreasing salaries, remote supervision and corporate employer forced targets (e.g. medicines use reviews) threaten pharmacy’s future and the safety of our patients. England needs a strong voice. The voice of someone who can influence what is happening and is not afraid to…

My pharmacy summer placement in Shanghai, China

Shane Kailla describes his experience of pharmacy practice in Shanghai, China, during his 2016 summer placement.…

Nottingham, King’s and UCL ranked among best in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology education

Three UK universities that offer the Master of Pharmacy degree have been ranked among the best in the world for their pharmacy and pharmacology education.…

Basic introduction to knowledge and skills required in new drug development

Introduction to drug disposition and pharmacokinetics, by Stephen H Curry and Robin Whelpton…

Protagonist exacts revenge in this fascinating pharmacy fiction title

A taste of his own medicine, by Linda Fawke…

What pharmacy students and trainees can expect from placements in hospital pharmacy

Many pharmacy students seek placements in hospital pharmacies to help them decide on their future career path. But what are these placements likely to entail?…

Multidisciplinary preregistration training is the way forward

Pharmacists increasingly need to work within a multidisciplinary team, especially in light of their increased potential roles. However, there is currently no formalised training model for multidisciplinary learning (MDL) after graduation. Opportunities need to be sought for learning together through…