You’re reading this the night before your placement, aren’t you? We’ve all been there. We’ve either winged it or prepared like crazy for no reason. And what’s the point? It’s just a placement, right? All you need to do is show up, take some notes, smile and nod at what…

NOTE: this post is intended for qualified healthcare professionals, specifically pharmacists. For any advice on specific patient medications, please contact the appropriate healthcare professional. The [Back to Basics] series: Screening Prescriptions Responding to Symptoms Transfer of Care (coming soon) Patient Counselling (coming soon) When I was a new pharmacist, screening…

A pharmacy degree is not just any old degree. Throughout the four years of the undergraduate Masters, you learn a range of topics from the science of pharmacology to how to counsel patients about their medications. …

SPOILERS FOR SUPERSTORE AHEAD Medical dramas are always good fun to watch. House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs and countless more have an everlasting and loyal fanbase. Not only is the medical mystery intriguing (although, maybe a little far-fetched) but the characters’ personal lives are just as enticing to watch. But…

When I started my pharmacy degree a lot of people told me that it was a good career choice for a woman. It was either that or be a teacher (and we all know how stress-free and flexible teaching is). I know those people meant well, but I didn’t choose…

As the study of the pharmaceutical sciences can be fairly academic, it’s natural that many pharmacy graduates will explore the world of research as their potential career path. Research is different to a full-time job as you can’t just switch off after 5pm (in fact, you probably won’t finish by…

I have always struggled to connect with the profession of pharmacy, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Pharmacists do a lot of good and provide much support to patients and colleagues, but I never felt ‘at home’ in this job. …

Welcome to the inaugural interview of my new series, Pharmacy + Me! This series of interviews will explore the alternative career paths of pharmacy professionals. When I was a student, I was pretty naive. …

Pharmacists are a mysterious breed of healthcare staff. Nobody knows quite what we do, hidden behind that dispensary counter. And to tell you the truth, sometimes pharmacists find themselves in odd situations where they wonder… ‘what on Earth am I doing?’ Working in healthcare brings with it a fair share…