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What is a pharmacy assistant? Everything you need to know

A pharmacy assistant is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist to dispense medications, and advice on dosage, side effects, or potential interactions.

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Top tips for writing a Reflective Account

A reflective account is a written record of a pharmacist’s experiences and learnings, and how these are contributing to ...

23 Oct 2025

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Roles

From wards to warzones: A pharmacist’s unconventional career journey

Ellie’s journey began in Brighton in 1986, where she studied pharmacy before completing her pre-registration year at Wig...

22 Oct 2025

Haemostasis & thrombosis

Audit of unfractionated heparin (UFH) management in adult inpatients: Improving anticoagulation safety

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains an important option in venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment, but its safe use req...

15 Oct 2025

Haemostasis & thrombosis

Quarterly audit on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention: Strengthening patient safety in hospitals

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains one of the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths. Ensuring timely VTE risk ...

14 Oct 2025

Cardiovascular

Optimising lipid management in secondary prevention

The NHS Long Term Plan has set an ambitious goal: to prevent 150,000 heart attacks and strokes by 2029.

13 Oct 2025

Emergency care

Time critical medications: A pharmacist-led approach

The fast-paced, high-volume environment of emergency care makes medication errors more likely—particularly for patients ...

10 Oct 2025

Infection, Respiratory

Audit of rescue pack antibiotic use in COPD patients: Improving stewardship and patient care

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often prescribed “rescue packs” containing antibiotics to...

09 Oct 2025

Roles

Prescribing pharmacists: An NHS workforce solution?

The NHS continues to face a significant workforce challenge. GP numbers remain under pressure while patient demand and a...

22 Sep 2025

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