Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Medicines, Ethics and Practice: The professional guide for pharmacists is the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's established professional guide for pharmacists. This 38th edition is a revised practical resource which helps pharmacists practice confidently and professionally. It embeds professionalism at the heart of decision-making processes and provides essential information, supporting the pharmacist in their day-to-day practice. New in this edition: Information on principles of Medicines Optimisation (England) and Pharmaceutical Care (Scotland) Information on professional development (CPD, RPS Faculty, RPS Foundation Pharmacy Framework, Developing Leadership and Mentoring) Information on research involvement Signposting to information on existing electronic prescription systems Guidance on dispensing a prescription in Welsh language Guidance on administration of adrenaline in an emergency A copy of the GPhC Guidance for Registered Pharmacies Preparing Unlicensed Medicines in the appendices Updated in this edition: Revised appropriate practitioner information to include podiatrist independent prescribers and physiotherapist independent prescribers EEA and Swiss prescriptions requirements Inclusion of the revised MHRA regulatory statement -Guidance for pharmacists on the repeal of Section 10(7) of the Medicines Act 1968- (March 2014) Brief outline of the controlled drug changes for Tramadol, Lisdexamfetamine, Zopiclone and Zaleplon and signposting to information to comprehensive guidance available on the RPS website. Guidance on dealing with running balance checks for stock that has been at zero balance for some time. Revised information on extemporaneous methadone in line with the GPhC publication of the guidance -Guidance for registered pharmacies preparing unlicensed medicines- Within the section on Professional Standards revised information on Hospital Standards, new information on the new Public Health and Homecare Services Standards