In-depth

How should you discuss loop diuretics in an MUR?

What do you need to know before advising patients on these commonly dispensed diuretics?

16/05/2019 1

Pharmacists James Tibbs (right) and Liam O'Sullivan run a travel clinic in AR Pharmacy

How are changing travel health demands affecting pharmacy clinics?

With patients and GPs placing new demands on pharmacy travel clinics, C+D speaks to specialists in the area to find out how they are faring

16/05/2019 0

Many pharmacists say MURs benefit patient care, but could be improved

Where next for MURs: redesign, refine or scrap?

With the future of medicines use reviews (MURs) on the agenda in ongoing pharmacy funding negotiations, C+D asks pharmacists how they would like the service to change

09/05/2019 18

Taking services out of the pharmacy helps Mr Williams connect with hard-to-reach patients

Is delivering services outside of the pharmacy worth it?

From churches to pubs, your patients and your pharmacy team can benefit from offering services beyond the pharmacy walls

09/05/2019 5

A study examined prescribing of four drug classes, including statins

Do rural dispensing doctors have a prescribing conflict of interest?

Many rural regions rely on dispensing doctors to supply medicines, but researchers claim they often prescribe higher-cost drugs. Could funding for community pharmacies help?

03/05/2019 20

NHS England says hub-and-spoke will increase the efficiency of dispensing

Is NHS England’s hub-and-spoke dispensing agenda making a comeback?

While a C+D investigation has confirmed formal meetings have not taken place, a lawyer and NHS England’s own rhetoric suggest this dispensing model is due a comeback

03/05/2019 7