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Suspected insomnia

Peter Wright, a 48-year-old man, tells you he is having difficulty getting to sleep. He says it takes him at least an hour to fall asleep after going to bed. This has been happening for the last four to six weeks. What do you advise?

13 Feb 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Getting the concept right for patients

Rowlands Pharmacy has opened a new concept state-of-the-art pharmacy in Ellon, Aberdeenshire.

08 Jan 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Technology has revitalised our business

Harnessing technology allows pharmacists to work at the top of their profession and go back to what attracted them into it in the first place – the desire to help patients, says Westbury Chemist owner Wole Ososami

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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In need of special attention?

There will always be a patient need for unlicensed specials, but market conditions are getting tougher by the year.

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Money management and financial assistance

The winter months can be challenging for lots of reasons but, on top of the regular seasonal pressures, this year sees many people also facing huge increases in their basic living costs

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Upper respiratory tract infection

Scenario: Lauren Hutton has a 10-day history of cold-like symptoms but with a continuing troublesome blocked-up nose accompanied by discharge. She is experiencing pain across her nose and face. What is your advice?

11 Nov 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Tech update: Focus on pharmacy technology

With change always on the horizon, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date and make the right investment decisions for your business about pharmacy technology.

12 Oct 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Tech update: Is hub and spoke now accessible and affordable?

A number of smaller pharmacy groups are investing in hub and spoke technology and freeing up capacity for clinical services.

12 Oct 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Tech update: GP CPCS is giving us unexpected insights

Technology enabling the General Practice Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (GP CPCS) not only ensures the referral process runs smoothly and is clinically safe, but also provides unexpected yet vital data insight, says Sima Jassal, clinical director for EMIS.

12 Oct 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Taking up the CPCS baton

Somerset is just one area of the country that is keen to explore the opportunities offered by the new service.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy travel clinics: ready for take-off?

Setting up a travel health clinic can be immensely rewarding – and profitable too.

30 May 2022 , 10 Min Article

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The foundation training year: how to ace the assessment

We pull together some top tips on passing the registration assessment from the experts, as well as those who have gone through the process themselves.

25 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The foundation training year: an essential guide for supervisors

Some learning and development experts share their advice on navigating the foundation training year.

22 Mar 2022 , 10 Min Article

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The foundation training year: understanding the new requirements

If you are a foundation trainee pharmacist supervisor, it is important to understand the new requirements from the GPhC.

17 Feb 2022 , 5 Min Article

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The foundation training year: an introduction

This year has seen a major adjustment in pharmacist education with the introduction of a foundation programme. So what has changed?

17 Nov 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Desogestrel: a concise guide

Use this summary and signposting to support your understanding of the POM to P switch of the oral contraceptive desogestrel.

04 Oct 2021 , 4 Min Article

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