Corrinne Burns

Corrinne Burns is our Royal Pharmaceutical Society Correspondent
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No-deal Brexit will be 'hair-raising' for pharmacists, says chief medical officer
The prospect of medicines shortages following a no-deal Brexit on 29 March 2019 is “hair-raising” and pharmacists will be on the front line, the chief medical officer for England has said.
Pharmacy multiples to ensure FMD compliance 'as soon as practicably possible'
Pharmacy multiples in the UK have admitted they are unlikely to be ready for full implementation of the Falsified Medicines Directive before it comes into force across the EU on 9 February 2019.
Data on NHS medicinal cannabis prescribing expected by end of March 2019
NHS England is monitoring the prescribing of cannabis-based products for medicinal use, with the first data expected by the end of March 2019, health minister Steve Brine says.
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Most popular articles from Your RPS in 2018
It’s been a busy year for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). The Society co-hosted the 2018 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress, which saw more than 3,000 delegates from 107 countries gather in Glasgow during 2–6 September. The Society used the congress to launch its professional development core curriculum, the product of five years’ work to help support pharmacists through their career development.
Are you a pharmacist with OCD? You’re not alone, and there is help out there
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an added stressor to an already challenging job in pharmacy. Corrinne Burns caught up with pharmacists living with symptoms of the condition to find how they manage them.
A pharmacist's guide to becoming more assertive
Pharmacists should take advantage of Pharmacist Support’s free wellbeing workshops, which cover time management, stress management and building resilience.