As the evidence stacks up against the use of opioids for chronic pain, there’s a clear role for community pharmacists in helping people.

Opioid prescribing varies considerably across England and is especially marked in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, a study shows. 

This CPD module provides community pharmacists with an overview of some of the major developments in pharmacy practice during the past 12 months. 

The MHRA is asking healthcare professionals to give patients “stronger warnings” on the risks of opioids.

The General Pharmaceutical Council’s clampdown on rogue online pharmacies appears to be gathering pace.

WHO retracted the guidelines amid allegations that drug manufacturers had undue influence on their development.  

Social deprivation and lack of access to information are potential factors in prescription drug dependence.

Helping customers choose the right topical analgesic for their individual needs is key if they are to gain optimum benefit.

The prescription opioid time bomb has focused clinical attention on chronic pain and inspired a raft of management initiatives across the UK.

Opioid over-prescribing, medical cannabis and digital health developments were some of the topics covered

Pharmacy bodies have collaborated on a learning resource on the events at Gosport, which saw at least 450 patients die