safety

Similar DNA changes found in cheek cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, according to new research.

The Pain Code Conversation

In the first video of a 3-part series, discover how The Pain Code can support you with analgesic stewardship, plus practical advice for consultations with customers deemed suitable for supply.

Boots rolls out body cameras to over 300 stores to tackle customer aggression

Multiple has rolled out security devices to a further 225 stores

All batches of Emerade 500 microgram auto-injectors recalled

All unexpired batches of Emerade 500 microgram auto-injectors are being recalled from patients.

Next day delivery for COVID-19 pharmacy warnings

We have created a poster to advise your customers of key Covid-19 messages when they arrive at your pharmacy.

The Medication Safety Officer on patient safety

Leyla Hannbeck summarises her latest Medication Safety Officer's report

Dementia friends training log and other resources

Keep track of who has been trained with the new dementia friends training log

New GPhC language requirements and other issues

Law now requires all pharmacists and technicians to show necessary knowledge of the English language

Hats off to Wales

For some, there’s better news “We’re recognising that it’s about quality, regarding community pharmacy remuneration. The health minister for Wales, Vaughan Gething, announced that, unlike in England, funding for community pharmacy wil lnot be cut. Hurrah!

Instead, pharmacists in Wales will be rewarded for improving medicines safety and for providing clinical services. That’s not to say the pharmacy contract in Wales won’t change; it almost certainly will, but clinical services will take priority over dispensing. MrGething said: "We're recognising that it's about quality, not just quantity.”

Quarterly summary of patients safety incidents

Leyla Hannbeck reports on current medicine safety issues

Reporting patient safety incidents

Pharmacists are reminded of their obligation to record and report all patient safety incidents

Superintendent update on dispensing process

Tips from the NPA's Chief Pharmacist on best practice for dispensing

Health and safety

Advice on how to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act

Health and safety

Health & Safety: Michael Jackson, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at Ellis Whittam, shares his experiences