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Online Pharmacies: Convenient, or Unsafe? A Personal Reflection from the Frontlines of Digital Pharmacy
The rise of Distance Selling Pharmacies (DSPs) has transformed the way patients access medicines in the UK. During the COVID-19...
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2 days ago3 min read
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The Critical Importance of Non-Clinical Digital Roles in Providing Clinical Services
An Important Question: Clinical vs. Digital Budgets Not too long ago, an important discussion came up at work: Should the financial...
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5 days ago2 min read
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Real-Time Digital Transformation: The BD-Pyxis Electronic Medication Cabinet Rollout at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
The rollout is well and truly underway! Over the past few weeks, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has begun installing the first of 11 new BD...
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Apr 233 min read
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Product Managers: The NHS's Missing Link in Digital Transformation?
Reflecting on my five years in the NHS, one thing became clear almost straight after I joined from the private sector: Product Managers...
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Apr 213 min read
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The MAYA Principle: Essential for Safe AI Adoption as Healthcare Continues to Progress
Inspired by a recent reflection after seeing a post on LinkedIn I recently came across a post on LinkedIn that reignited something I...
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Apr 173 min read
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An Appreciation for Hospital Pharmacy Technicians
I first heard about the importance of pharmacy technicians in hospitals years before I ever stepped foot into one myself. At the time, I...
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Apr 162 min read
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From the High Street to the Wards: My Journey from Community Pharmacy to Hospital Pharmacy
I started my pharmacy journey back in 2005 when I began my MPharm degree at the University of Manchester . Around the same time, I landed...
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Apr 133 min read
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Considering the Shift to Product-Based Prescribing: Future-Proofing EPMA in Hospitals
As Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO) at an NHS Trust, I am always looking at how we can evolve our Electronic Prescribing and...
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Apr 112 min read
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HL7 FHIR: A Pharmacist’s Perspective from the EPMA Frontline
A few years ago, I first heard the buzz, 'HL7 FHIR is coming'. At the time, I’d been working with HL7 v2 messages for a while, mostly in...
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Apr 84 min read
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Should We Be Considering HIMSS Accreditation?
In the evolving landscape of digital health, HIMSS accreditation is becoming an increasingly relevant benchmark, especially for Trusts...
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Apr 23 min read
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“UAT? What’s That?” - Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Digital Pharmacy
When I first transitioned from a traditional community pharmacist role into digital pharmacy, I was introduced to a world filled with new...
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Apr 12 min read
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The Benefits of Integrated EPR Systems for Pharmacists: A Clinical Perspective
As a clinical pharmacist working in an NHS hospital, I've experienced firsthand how the integration capabilities of Electronic Patient...
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Mar 292 min read
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My Journey to Becoming a Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO)
As someone who began their career in community pharmacy , my journey into digital health has been anything but linear. Every step has...
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Mar 213 min read
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How Digital Tools Are Transforming Pharmacy Workload Prioritisation
Hospital pharmacy teams manage complex medication workflows daily, ensuring that prescribing, supply, and administration align with best...
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Mar 202 min read
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How EPR & Pharmacy Integration Enables Faster, Safer Medication Supply
In fast-paced hospital environments, ensuring timely access to medication is critical for patient care. Integration between Altera...
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Mar 203 min read
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How EPMA is Transforming Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a global health crisis, requiring hospitals and healthcare providers to adopt robust Antimicrobial...
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Mar 202 min read
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