A guide to navigating medicine shortages Medication shortages are worrying for patients and create extra administrative work for pharmacy staff. Read the article
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
Surgery Using the UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines The UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines was first published in paper form in 2016 by the UKCPA Surg... 07 Nov 2025
Resources Guide to the BNF: How to use the British National Formulary Overview What is the BNF? The BNF is managed by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)... 07 Nov 2025
Education & training A guide to GPhC registration for pharmacists & pharmacy technicians Overview What is the GPhC? The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the independent regulatory body that o... 07 Nov 2025
Resources What is a pharmacy assistant? Everything you need to know Overview Key pharmacy assistant duties and responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, medication inventory manag... 23 Oct 2025
