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february-2024

Entries for RoE24 now open!

Editor's comment February 2024.

14 Feb 2024

january-2024

Wishing you the best for 2024

Editor's comment January 2024.

12 Jan 2024

december-2023

Looking ahead to 2024

Editor's comment December 2023.

07 Dec 2023

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AI on the horizon

From the NHS AI Lab to a tool that can grade the severity of rare cancer, artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in healthcare – but what are the benefits and risks?

07 Dec 2023

november-2023

Thinking about change

Editor's comment November 2023.

15 Nov 2023

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Infestation of the nation

Bedbugs have hit the headlines recently, with fears that infestations in Paris have made it to London…

13 Nov 2023

october-2023

Come and listen!

Editor's comment October 2023.

09 Oct 2023

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Hard to swallow

New statistics show that excessive alcohol consumption is still a problem for many people, so what can community pharmacy teams do to help them recognise and moderate their intake?

05 Oct 2023

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Bring in the ban

Superdrug has announced it will be banning single use vapes and aims to have stock cleared by the end of 2023.

04 Oct 2023

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Blood is thicker than water

A new BMJ study has raised eyebrows as it marks the first-time human blood cells have been used to test period products.

13 Sep 2023

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Celebrating pharmacy technicians

This year’s World Pharmacy Technician Day falls on 17 October, and there has never been a more pertinent time to celebrate the profession.

13 Sep 2023

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A NICE first

An industry milestone, NICE has published a new guideline for healthcare professionals on vitamin B12 deficiency

11 Aug 2023

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Monitoring maternal mortality

As the world of medicine advances, why is the UK’s maternal mortality rate rising?

10 Aug 2023

august-2023

If not now, when?

Editor's comment August 2023.

09 Aug 2023

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Addressing AMR

As WHO publishes its first AMR research agenda, and a UN report lays bare the threat of superbugs, what role can pharmacy play in AMR protection?

13 Jul 2023

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