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We know you want to continue to build on your practice, why not hear from others in the sector striving to do the same.
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Ethical dilemmas: How should I... deal with a racist patient?

Since October 1999 the NHS has had a zero-tolerance campaign against all violence and intimidation of staff, yet the problem of racist behaviour in the workplace continues.

26 Apr 2023

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Help shape future policies and practice

Community pharmacists are being urged by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to help ensure its research applies to all members and groups in society and “better reflects the location of the burden of disease”.

31 Mar 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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