21/28 June 2014, Vol 292, No 7815/6
Editorial
Fit to sell over the counter
Men with erectile dysfunction often turn to the internet to avoid having to ask for treatment from their doctors. The catch is that counterfeit medicines are rife online — the likelihood of men obtaining dodgy pills is high.
Research briefing
News
Student programme raises awareness of RPS resources
95% of pharmacy students are now members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, but many students are unaware of how the RPS could support their studies
Feature
Safety first, but pharmacy would support Cialis OTC switchSubscription
If erectile dysfunction medicine Cialis were to become available over the counter, would pharmacy leaders support the switch?
Comment
Let pharmacists not become worthlessSubscription
The value of pharmacists will depend on what users of their services think they are worth. For that reason it is essential that pharmacists do not sell themselves cheaply.
CPD article
Thermotherapy and cryotherapySubscription
Hot and cold therapies are widely used to treat muscle pain and sports injuries. Help your patients choose the right treatment option with our essential guide
CAREER
Supporting children with ADHD as a non-medical prescriberSubscription
In a bid to have more patient contact, pharmacist Tejas Khatau qualified as an independent prescriber. Here, he explains how he is using this qualification in a clinic
