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Vector infographic of a COPD annual review pathway in primary care showing assessment, inhaler technique, medicines optimisation, self-management plan, and follow-up led by Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

COPD annual reviews in Primary Care: How to Improve Control and Reduce Exacerbations

  • 6th February 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
COPD annual reviews reduce admissions by targeting inhaler technique, therapy optimisation, and self-management plans. For PCNs, a pharmacy team integrating Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians is the most efficient model to hit QOF indicators and support long-term condition (LTC )... Read More...
Role overview infographic showing what a Clinical Pharmacist in a Primary Care Network does

A Clinical Pharmacist’s View: What Working in a PCN Is Really Like

  • 6th February 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Working as a Clinical Pharmacist in a PCN offers a shift away from reactive dispensing towards proactive, patient-centred care. For many pharmacists, it brings greater autonomy and long-term clinical impact. In practice, whether the role succeeds depends less on the... Read More...
Clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician reviewing a medication record together in a GP practice setting.

Pharmacy Training and Development: Building a High-Quality Primary Care Workforce

  • 4th February 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Ongoing pharmacy training is critical in primary care as clinical complexity increases and pharmacy roles continue to expand across practices and PCNs. Without structured, role-specific development, teams can struggle with confidence, consistency, and prescribing safety. Targeted training ensures pharmacy teams... Read More...
Infographic comparing a pharmacist and a clinical pharmacist in UK primary care, showing differences in setting, clinical access, and patient-facing work

Clinical pharmacist vs pharmacist: What’s the Difference in UK Primary Care?

  • 30th January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
A pharmacist is a registered medicines expert. A clinical pharmacist is a pharmacist in a more patient-facing role, often embedded in a GP practice or PCN, focusing on medication reviews and long-term condition support. The difference between clinical pharmacist and... Read More...
Infographic showing medicines management in care homes, including pharmacist oversight and medication safety

Care home pharmacy services: How Pharmacists Improve Medication Safety for Vulnerable Residents

  • 28th January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Care home pharmacy services play a central role in medicines management in care homes, reducing medication-related harm for some of the NHS’s most vulnerable patients. Residents often take eight or more medicines daily, face higher risks from polypharmacy, and depend... Read More...
Accurate clinical pharmacy support for UK GP practices and primary care networks.

What Does a Medication Safety Officer Do in a PCN?

  • 23rd January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
A Medication Safety Officer PCN role is the designated healthcare professional function responsible for leading medication safety across general practice within a Primary Care Network. The role focuses on preventing medication errors, overseeing incident reporting and learning, and improving prescribing... Read More...
Digital pharmacy consultation for asthma medication reviews and management.

Asthma Best Practice: What Has Changed in the UK BTS/NICE/SIGN Guideline and What PCNs Should Do

  • 22nd January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
The 2024 joint BTS, NICE and SIGN asthma guideline introduces the first unified UK-wide approach to asthma care, moving away from SABA-only treatment. Anti-inflammatory reliever therapy is now recommended from diagnosis for patients aged 12 and over, requiring PCNs and... Read More...
Detailed clinical pharmacy services supporting UK GP practices and primary care networks.

Stop Wasting Money on Locums: Safer Alternatives for Primary Care

  • 22nd January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Reliance on locum pharmacists has become increasingly costly as rates rise and temporary cover is used to plug ongoing capacity gaps rather than short-term need. Long-term locum dependency can reduce continuity, increase supervision burden, and create avoidable financial pressure for... Read More...
Accurate medical illustration of a healthcare professional working on a digital tablet at a clinic.

Medication Reviews Falling Behind: How PCNs Can Tackle the SMR Backlog

  • 21st January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Why Medication Reviews Are Falling Behind The Risks of a Structured Medication Reviews Backlog Structured Medication Reviews, QOF, and Year-End Pressure How to Identify an SMR Backlog Early Practical Ways PCNs Can Clear the Backlog Avoiding the Same Problem Next... Read More...
Clinical pharmacy services and medication reviews for UK GP practices.

Digital Pharmacist in Primary Care: Improving Medicines Safety

  • 20th January 2026
  • Adeem Azhar
Digital pharmacists are increasingly driving medicines safety in primary care through proactive, data-led prevention. The term digital pharmacist in primary care does not describe a new job title, but how clinical pharmacy teams use prescribing data and digital systems to... Read More...

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