This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

In-depth

Delve deeper into discussion with in-depth analysis and commentary.
ptd

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

vitamin-b12

A NICE first

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

11 Aug 2023

pregnant-woman-cutout

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

petri-dish

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

july-2023

An emotional day

Editor's comment July 2023.

12 Jul 2023

team

Championing training

The newly established NHS Long Term Workforce Plan sees the Government back plans to invest over £2.4 billion to fund additional education and training places.

11 Jul 2023

car exhaust.jpg

Facing (exhaust)ion

A 2023 report has identified some of the greatest environmental threats to health in the UK.

14 Jun 2023

june-2023

It's THE month of the year

Editor's comment June 2023.

14 Jun 2023

youth blood pressure.jpg

Hidden highs

Hypertension is becoming more and more common amongst middle-aged and older adults. But what about those who are younger?

17 May 2023

herbal remedies.jpg

Uplift and upsell

The herbal medicines category can be confusing to navigate, but the right advice from pharmacy teams can lead to satisfied and informed customers, and increased sales for the pharmacy.

11 May 2023

may-2023

Momentous developments

Editor's comment May 2023.

10 May 2023

sleep night day.jpg

Diseases that dance to the music of time

We are all aware that our bodies follow circadian rhythms. But how can upsetting those rhythms affect our overall health?

12 Apr 2023

april-2023

Actions over words

Editor's comment April 2023.

12 Apr 2023

HRT.jpg

At what cost?

Patients in England will now be able to obtain HRT for less, but the new scheme plays havoc with current prescription pricing.

15 Mar 2023

march-2023

Dream big

Editor's comment March 2023.

15 Mar 2023

Change privacy settings