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The UKCPA Handbook of Pharmacogenomics is built in a simple and easy to use format, distilling information compiled from a range of sources and from the clinical experience of pharmacists and healthcare professionals with expertise in pharmacogenomics. 

Findings from a national survey of rheumatology pharmacists highlighted several challenges. Only half of respondents had a formal job plan, and nearly a quarter (24%) of these were never reviewed.

Statins are the established first line “gold-standard” treatment for lowering LDL cholesterol in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy is increasing, as tools and their capabilities continue to evolve at a rapid pace. But what’s the right way for pharmacists to use these tools in their practice?

Palliative pharmacy is an essential component of end-of-life care. Palliative pharmacists work in hospices, care homes, or alongside hospital and community teams to deliver quality care at the end of patients’ lives.

Last July, the government published its ambitious ten-year plan for the NHS in England, setting out three major shifts for the future of healthcare: a move from analogue to digital systems, from illness to prevention, and from hospital-based care to services delivered in the community.

Medication shortages are worrying for patients and create extra administrative work for pharmacy staff.

Inclusive pharmacy practice (IPP) is a joint initiative with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK and 13 other national partner organisations.

The NHS is facing significant operational pressures, which are impacting every area of the organisation, from training and development to workforce morale and patient experience.

Polypharmacy typically refers to the use of five or more regular medicines. This may be appropriate in patients with multiple long-term conditions but can also reflect prescribing cascades, duplication, or a lack of timely review.