Chlamydia Symptoms In Both Men and Women Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. 1 in 10 sexually active under 25s are thought to have chlamydia. Chlamydia is a bacteria infection transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex without the use of a condom. If you are experiencing any […]
Heartburn is a burning feeling felt behind the breastbone. This is cause when the ring of muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus allows stomach acid to travel up the food pipe. Causes of Heartburn Spicy, Fatty Food Being Overweight Being Pregnant Smoking Alcohol Certain Medication Certain Genes Treatment of Heartburn Antacids such as Gaviscon […]
Flu vaccine is available during the winter months every year to help adults and children at risk of flu. Flu is dangerous and causes severe complications leading to death. Receiving your flu vaccine from a community pharmacy is a simple process. Community pharmacies are open various shifts from as early as 8am till 9pm. I […]
Negotiating A Suitable Salary Package “Negotiating A Suitable Salary as a newly qualified pharmacist could be very daunting”. Currently in the Pharmacy field, you require more than an outstanding performance during the interview to bag home a Suitable Salary Package. This is purely because the recruiter sees you as a Clean Slate. They have […]
Boots Pharmacy, LloydsPharmacy and Well Pharmacy Summer Vacation Programme applications are now open to 1st and 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students. Pharmacy Summer Placement is a fantastic opportunity to experience a practical work environment. The benefits of summer placements are endless and in most pharmacy chains, summer placements are the only way to get […]
National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) legal actions against the Department of Health will be heard side by side week commencing 20th of March 2017 in the High Court. NPA legal challenge is partly based on the Department of Health’s failure to consider the impact “its cuts will have on […]
Brexit: The uncertainty behind Britain leaving the European Union leaves experts wandering if NHS will encounter delays in Medicine Supply to patients in need. The Brits voted to leave the European Union (EU), as to how and when the debates are still ongoing. At the moment, major pharmaceutical companies follow the European Medicines Agency […]
Experienced pharmacists highlights that “Attention to Detail”, is an essential skill to possess when working in a community pharmacy. This is vital because, as healthcare professionals, every information we provide or medication we dispense needs to be accurate and safe. I primarily dispense NHS prescription at my current job, which means I am constantly analysing NHS prescriptions daily. NHS prescription has tiny […]
Every day is a celebration, especially when you have a massive network of friends and family; there is always something to celebrate. Gifting is NOT a chore for me, because I love the smile it puts on faces, I regard gifting as a sign of love and appreciation. Being a community pharmacist, it’s a massive challenge to […]
Being completely honest, community pharmacy could be overwhelming especially if you work on the High Street or a Medical Centre. Some days could go really quickly and I feel like I’m ‘on it’, while other days could be really challenging and slow (total clock watching). Days like that, I feel like I make a significant progress, […]