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Utilising Mobile Apps and Technology for Smoking Cessation

Smoking remains a significant public health concern, contributing to severe illnesses and impacting overall well-being. As pharmacists, we play a crucial role in supporting smoking cessation efforts. With the rise of technology, mobile apps have emerged as promising tools to aid individuals in quitting smoking. This blog post delves into the potential of mobile apps […]

Sun-Related Health Risks: How Pharmacists Can Promote Sun Safety

As pharmacists, we play a vital role in promoting health and well-being among our patients. While we often focus on medications and treatments, it’s crucial not to overlook the impact of sun exposure on our patients’ health. In this blog post, we will explore the risks associated with sun exposure and discuss how pharmacists in […]

From Dispensing to Decision-Making: How AI is Shaping the Future of Pharmacy

Pharmacy plays a vital role in healthcare delivery, and with the rapid advancements in technology, the pharmacy sector is on the brink of a transformative revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this revolution, reshaping how pharmacists deliver patient care. In this blog, we will explore how AI is currently being used in […]

Breaking Down Barriers: How Accessible Contraceptives in Pharmacies Benefit Individuals in the UK

Importance of contraceptive access and its impact on public health The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 214 million women globally do not have access to the contraception they need, emphasising the significant access gap and the urgent need to address this issue. Access to effective contraception is vital in promoting public health by preventing […]

Becoming a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber in the UK, is it Worth the Hassle?

  The introduction of independent pharmacist prescribing in May 2006 in the UK was aimed at improving patient care, to provide quicker and more efficient access to medicines and to make the best use of the skills of qualified pharmacists. Over time, it was also envisaged that it would help to reduce the workload of […]

COVID-19 vaccines and how they work in the UK

We’re amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the race for a safe and effective vaccine allowed us to accelerate diagnostics and have developments in record times. There are currently more than 50 COVID-19 vaccines in trial worldwide. So far, extensive studies on five vaccine candidates have been published, including the vaccines developed by Pfizer, Oxford/AstraZeneca, and […]

The Role of Pharmacist in General practitioner Surgery in the UK

General practitioners are physicians that patients come to see on a regular basis. They can be the first contact with the patient in the primary care setting. They attend to most chronic or acute health issues of patients and are most times the first point of contact for patients who are seeking a diagnosis for […]

Becoming an Independent Prescriber Pharmacist in the UK

The desire to make greater use of the skills and specialisation of the pharmacist so that a more flexible system for the prescribing, supply and administration of medicines to patients can be developed has been the main driving force behind the introduction of pharmacist prescribing in the United Kingdom (UK). Independent pharmacist prescribing was introduced […]