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Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review
23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article
Survey shows 84 per cent say that Pharmacy First could improve patient care, but 87 per cent feel that if service s not introduced or resourced properly, it could damage fragile workforce situation.
A report by NHS England highlights pharmacy’s vital role in supporting antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives.
18 Jan 2024 , 10 Min Article
This CPD module is the latest in our series designed to support pharmacists in delivering the Pharmacy First service in England. It covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acute sore throat. After completing it you will be able to conduct a simple examination of the throat; know which conditions and red flags require referral; and use a clinical scoring system to assess the likelihood of bacterial infection.
17 Jan 2024 , 30 Min Module
The service will launch in early 2024 and over 90 per cent of pharmacies have signed up says pharmacy minister Andrea Leadsom
16 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article
Joint letter of thanks to pharmacists in England highlights workforce pressures - an issue consistently highlighted by PDA
09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article
BBC reporters were able to buy over 1,600 prescription-only medicines from online pharmacies by entering false information.
05 Jan 2024 , 6 Min Article
This module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.
02 Jan 2024 , 20 Min Module
University of Plymouth to offer Bath pharmacy degree from September 2024 in partnership that aims to address a shortage of pharmacists in the South West of England.
02 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England is warning of a reduction of £38 million in reimbursement in the first quarter of 2024 following publication of the Drug Tariff Category M pricelist for January.
02 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article
HMRC’s long running investigation into whether self-employed locum pharmacists used by pharmacies are employed for tax purposes covered in Financial Times
This module looks at the causes of glaucoma and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.
16 Jun 2023 , 20 Min Module
Often overshadowed by more high-profile cancers, oral cancer ranks as the sixth most common form of the disease globally, with cases in the UK more than doubling within the last generation.
20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article
Around 3 per cent of the NHS carbon footprint is produced by inhalers. The main driver is the propellant gases contained inside pressurised metered dose inhalers. By Morag Punton.
16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article
This module covers medicines used in the management of gout.
14 Feb 2023 , 20 Min Module
As the UK population becomes more culturally diverse, it is important that pharmacists are able to recognise how common dermatological conditions can present on non-Caucasian skin.
13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article
