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Why and how we should be building research capacity within the pharmacy profession   The pharmacy profession has historically been underrepresented in the world of research, with only 2.7% of applicat ...

When sleep goes wrong: insomnia, its burden and management Sleep is the one of the foundations of good health, yet for 7–15% of people in the UK suffering from chronic insomnia, restful nights remain ...

PrescQIPP information mastery, prescribing mastery and the Talking Meds podcast   Were your new year’s resolutions to upskill yourself in a particular area or keep up to date with current issues? If y ...

Artificial intelligence: enhancing safety and efficiency in clinical pharmacy practice Understanding the place of artificial intelligence (AI) According to a report by The Health Foundation, over half ...

Medicines shortages: solutions for empty shelves The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's (RPS) report, “Medicines shortages: Solutions for Empty Shelves”, addresses the growing issue and associated complic ...

What’s next for clinical pharmacy in 2025? Predictions and priorities As we step into 2025, the future of clinical pharmacy in the UK holds exciting potential for transformation and growth. There are ...

As the second ever Clinical Pharmacy Congress North draws to a close, we are delighted to have welcomed so many fantastic speakers delivering insightful sessions across a packed two days. Some of my p ...

Tackling health inequalities through effective medication management The health inequality agenda remains a persistent challenge for UK healthcare, with stark disparities in healthcare and access infl ...

In the build-up to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) on 18-24 November, I recently attended a webinar focused on antibiotic resistance and efforts to combat it across the UK. The session marke ...

Over the last year, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) have been developing a practical repeat prescribing toolkit designed to ‘improve the consistency, safety ...

Over the last year, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) have been developing a practical repeat prescribing toolkit designed to ‘improve the consistency, safety ...

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) unveiled their action plan for sustainable pharmacy regulation which includes their goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The regulator is under ...

Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England: the Darzi Report’s implications for clinical pharmacy practice Over the past few weeks, the healthcare sector, including pharmacy, ...

Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, is increasingly common in the UK, especially among older adults. This heightens the risk of adverse reactions and hospital admissions, prompting a focus ...

The UK faces a significant shortage of Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs), crucial for training clinical pharmacists and other non-medical prescribers (NMPs). This shortage hinders the develo ...

Our profession’s charity, Pharmacist Support, has just released their 2023 Impact Report which details what people approached the charity with support for, and highlights their achievements in 2023.

The UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB) held its second meeting in July. Sir Hugh Taylor’s (the Independent Chair of the Board) post meeting statement provided an insight into ...

We are still buzzing after the recent Clinical Pharmacy Congress in May! Thank you to the amazing speakers, partners and delegates who made the day so interesting and fruitful.    We were delighted to ...

We are delighted to announce that the submission call for abstracts is now open for the Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC) North 2024 Poster Zone! This is your chance to showcase your innovative work in ...

From this week (26 June), pharmacy technicians will legally be able to ‘administer and supply specified medicines to certain groups of patients’. The long-anticipated announcement on the proposed legi ...

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is the largest Trust in Southwest Peninsula (1000 beds). We offer most specialist hospital care e.g., major trauma centre, bone marrow transplants, kidney trans ...

Supported by the Parkinson’s Excellence Network, the Parkinson's Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network (PDSPN), aims to enable pharmacy teams to play an active role in Parkinson’s management across all ...

Exciting news for CPC attendees! CloserStill Media is thrilled to offer a 10% discount on the "Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture" course from our charity partner, Pharmacist Support. Whether you ...

Thank you to those who came and listened to our sessions and engaged with us at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on Friday 10th May. It was great to be able to showcase our evidence based resources and ...