Welcome to The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
The new monthly publication to keep you informed about the issues affecting you and your patients.
Clinical pharmacists are leading the pharmacy profession through a changing NHS. Written by clinical pharmacists and other expert contributors, The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy focuses on the practical implications of centrally-driven initiatives and advances in clinical practice.
It’s a challenge to keep up with the latest developments in clinical pharmacy when you have a demanding day job.
- Do you ever struggle through difficult clinical cases, service developments or workforce issues and wonder how others would tackle the situation?
- Maybe you wish you had more time to get to grips with the clinical, financial and service implications of new medicines and technologies.
- Do you wonder exactly how Government papers and other centrally driven initiatives will affect your daily practice?
If so, the new monthly publication, The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, is for you!
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is an editorially independent publication designed to support you in this time of change and opportunity. It provides a forum in which readers can share best practice, encouraging networking and a more collaborative approach to working. New products, service developments and political debates are described, and their impact on the provision of safe and effective care is assessed.
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy will bring you case studies and practical advice to help you in your daily role as a pharmacist, support your continuing professional development needs and help you keep your professional knowledge up to date. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is free to practising hospital and clinical pharmacists and other eligible NHS managers and policy makers.
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy should form a key part of your professional reading. Take a few minutes to review this site and be sure to complete the subscription form before you leave.
Addressing the needs of hospital & clinical pharmacists
- Meets the needs of both pharmacists and local/national NHS management and policy makers
- Written and researched by experienced clinical pharmacists and expert contributors
- A unique editorial position addressing the information and decision support needs of pharmacists at a time of change and uncertainty
- Hard hitting news analysis, thought-provoking features and practical case studies
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy includes:
Professional updates
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy keeps its readers updated on the latest policy and guideline developments that will affect their daily and future practice. New products, technologies and political debates are described, and their impact on the provision of safe and effective patient care is assessed.
Sharing practice
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy provides a forum in which readers can share best practice, encouraging networking and a more collaborative approach to working.
Opinion
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is a platform for debate on the current and controversial issues affecting pharmacy practice. Key opinion leaders explain their thoughts and alternative views are examined.
Clinical education
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy provides a comprehensive range of educational material to help clinical pharmacists meet their continuing professional development needs. Specific support for prescribers and advanced-level practitioners is provided.
Case studies
Written by pharmacists for pharmacists,The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy brings readers case studies and advice from both primary and secondary care.
Online
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is also available online at www.clinicalpharmacy.org.uk.
About the editor
Hannah Pike is a pharmacist with over five years’ experience in pharmaceutical publishing. Previous positions include news and features writer on The Pharmaceutical Journal and editor of the Hospital Pharmacist journal. She is committed to helping pharmacists share their work across the profession and to encouraging a collaborative approach to pharmacy education, research and development. Hannah attends pharmaceutical conferences in the UK and abroad to bring readers a comprehensive update on developments in their profession.
Editorial advisory board
The advisory board of The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy comprises pharmacists currently in clinical practice, with firsthand experience of the policy and workforce changes affecting the safe supply of medicines in both primary and secondary care. Geographically located across the UK, board members include chief pharmacists, specialists in pharmacy practice and leadership, and prescribers.
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is an editorially independent publication. It has an editorial policy that puts the interests of the reader first when planning and developing content.