UK
Clinical Pharmacy
Association

Category: Medicines safety

Leadership

The evolving role of AI in pharmacy

In this article, we look at how AI is currently being used in pharmacy, as well as its benefits, challenges, and future ...

06 Mar 2026

Pain

The role of palliative pharmacy in end-of-life care

Palliative pharmacists are responsible for helping to manage pain levels, ensure comfort, and provide reassurance in the...

06 Mar 2026

Patient receiving palliative care from a clinical pharmacist

Leadership

Why community health services must be central to the NHS ten-year plan

While these priorities signal progress, growing concern remains that one essential professional group has not been adequ...

25 Feb 2026

Resources

A guide to navigating medicine shortages

Navigating drug shortages can be stressful, but there are ways to manage them effectively, and steps pharmacists can tak...

16 Feb 2026

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Meeting and treating people where they are: Reducing health inequalities in rough sleepers

In November 2025, we were honoured to be asked to participate in the Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) Week 2025. Inclus...

09 Feb 2026

Education & training

Are operational pressures preventing NHS staff development?

Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for healthcare professionals; however, with organisational pressu...

09 Jan 2026

Medicines safety, Older people

What is polypharmacy? Risks, prevention & best practice

What is polypharmacy? While polypharmacy is often clinically appropriate, each additional medicine increases the risk of...

02 Dec 2025

Education & training

Oriel application guide: the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme

In this guide, we explain how to use Oriel , how to apply for work placements, and share top tips for submitting your ap...

07 Nov 2025

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