Practice

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Focus on food allergy advice

How can pharmacies help customers get the right diagnosis for a food allergy and help them to manage their diet?

14 Jan 2015 , 4 Min Article

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Staff safety: safety first

Is your working environment a safe and secure place for staff and customers?

01 Jan 2015 , 1 Min Article

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A bright future

Evie was unsure what career she wanted to pursue until she saw an ad in the local paper

01 Jan 2015 , 3 Min Article

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Sales pitch

Is pharmacy's retail heritage something that should be consigned to the past, or an integral part of the future?

01 Dec 2014 , 4 Min Article

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Care and devotion

Building up a loyal customer base is all about training, teamwork and understanding the needs of the community

01 Dec 2014 , 3 Min Article

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A vital support

Ceri Bath has been the face of her pharmacy and a vital line of support for dozens of patients

01 Nov 2014 , 2 Min Article

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Credit where credit's due

We talk to a community pharmacist who is a RPS Faculty member and is reaping the rewards of this professional recognition

01 Nov 2014 , 3 Min Article

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Change comes but slowly...

What do pharmacy technicians think about their professional status? 

01 Nov 2014 , 3 Min Article

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Under attack from colds and flu

The numbers of patients prescribed antibiotics for winter ailments continues to rise,
despite awareness campaigns

27 Oct 2014 , 4 Min Article

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You heard it here first

Boots UK says that ear health and hearing is a category with potential for future growth.

27 Oct 2014 , 4 Min Article

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Generics: No end of frustration

Generic medicines increasingly account for the bread and butter of NHS prescribing

21 Oct 2014 , 3 Min Article

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Loud and clear: Eye and ear care services in pharmacy

Through various services, community pharmacies are well placed to help customers protect their hearing and vision

21 Oct 2014 , 3 Min Article

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What could the RPS Faculty do for me?

Joining the RPS Faculty could earn you hard cash and recognition by moving your career forward, explains the organisation

 

11 Oct 2014 , 4 Min Article

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Medicines management in care homes

Earlier this year NICE launched a guideline on managing medicines in care homes – a ‘must read’ for community pharmacists

06 Oct 2014 , 3 Min Article

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The whole package

Scottish ‘Pharmacy Technician of the Year’ Wendy McLelland loves every minute of her job

30 Sep 2014 , 2 Min Article

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Turning the tide

Following the Which? report that highlighted poor service, has the root of the problem been found? 

30 Sep 2014 , 3 Min Article