Research in clinical pharmacy practice: Inspiration and guidance

About this event

This interactive online session brings together practitioners, researchers, and experts to explore why research matters and how to get started. The programme begins with an introduction to the value of research for practice and commissioning, alongside practical routes into research and addressing common myths. We will also introduce you to the work of the NIHR incubator for Pharmacy Professionals which aims to increase the capacity of pharmacy professionals working in all sectors to become involved in healthcare research, and the UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group. We will then showcase some research projects through short presentations, and a Q&A to discuss insights and challenges. The session concludes with practical guidance on progressing research, including how to turn quality improvement projects into research. The event will also celebrate excellence through the announcement of the UKCPA Best Abstract Award 2025.

Aim

The aim of this webinar is to inspire and support practitioners at all stages of their research journey by showcasing current projects, sharing practical advice, and highlighting opportunities to take the next steps in developing research.

Target audience

This webinar is ideal for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across a range of settings, including primary and secondary care, academia, general practice, and community pharmacy.  Other healthcare professionals will also benefit from attending.

Learning outcomes

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Recognise the importance of research in pharmacy practice
• Explore practical pathways into research and quality improvement, including support from initiatives like the NIHR Incubator and the UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group
• Explain how research enhances patient care, informs commissioning decisions, and supports professional development within pharmacy settings

Project presenters

Anas Abusikken,
University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton
Transforming Gentamicin Prescribing: An Audit on Safety and Compliance

Alison Cockburn,
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
An evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of pharmacist-led diabetes and hypertension clinics

Kudzai Dongo,
Kings College NHS Trust
Perceptions of trainee pharmacists on 90-hour prescribing learning in practice in London hospital

Anna Edwards,
Health Innovation West Midlands, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
Development of a sustainable theatres and anaesthetics e-Toolkit

Samantha Ivey,
Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
“Wegovy” Semaglutide in weight management

Caoimhe Smyth,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Evaluating pharmacy technician-led transcription of hospital discharge medicines between electronic prescribing systems

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event either as a guest or by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your guest account or membership application must be completed by 15 October 2025.  Please note that the administration and activation of membership or guest accounts can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this webinar and any slides made available by the speaker are released as a member benefit.  Guest account attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a guest account holder and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.