The Black Pharmacist Initiative

Black Pharmacist Initiative exists as a society to equip Black MPharm students with the skillset & proficiency required in their future professions.

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

Check out our latest Instagram post highlighting different Black British perspectives on pharmacy life in the UK!

Support these creators in their journeys by following and watching their content. https://t.co/cLg6fJLpf7

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

We are hosting an online pharmaceutical calculations event today for trainee pharmacists.

This is to improve their confidence in the Registration Assessment. Sign up below:
https://t.co/TKPzqYIGx1

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

Our first event in our new pharmaceutical calculation series takes place tomorrow!

We will be looking at displacement volume and how the concept of reconstitution can be used to prepare:

1. antibiotic oral suspensions
2. vials for injection

Tickets:
https://t.co/Y81ufAOFus

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

Sitting the Nov #RegAssessment? Make sure you know what to expect on the day. Try the Surpass system test questions. Follow this link then select 'See the part one example questions' or 'See the part two example questions' to access test system >> https://t.co/71xpZd6JDN

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

Pharmacist training places to increase by 50% in eight years under NHS workforce plan
https://t.co/3G0mWY0Tuh

[Ade Williams @adewilliamsnhs]

I am indebted to Mrs Gul Root for all her encouragement and her work advancing the Public Health role of Community Pharmacy. Even today someone congratulated me and said: “Gul always spoke so highly of your team in Bristol”. We will continue to do her proud.

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

Good luck to all the foundation trainee pharmacists taking their registration assessment exam today! ❤️🙏🏽

[Ciara Duffy @Ciaramcduffy]

We’ve had a great start to the newly appointed English Pharmacy Board @rpharms this morning ! Congrats @tase3121 on appointment as chair & @BPharmJiang vice chair ! Welcome @sorbi_k & Dan & huge thanks to @pharmthorrun for her tenure as chair!

[Tase Oputu @tase3121]

Feeling humbled and honoured to have been elected to the @rpharms Assembly (governing part of Board) Making history once again, proud to represent parts of our profession which have been under-represented for too long. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this journey.

[Diane Ashiru, PhD @DrDianeAshiru]

#AntibioticGuardian https://t.co/XC0olEd32i

[The Black Pharmacist Initiative @theblackpharm]

In honour of #MSAwarenessWeek, the BPI have published a series of posts on our Instagram feed allowing our followers to gain more insight about the epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment for the condition! #MSMakesMe

⬇️ Instagram post:
https://t.co/bv35lCsW2k

[Diane Ashiru, PhD @DrDianeAshiru]

🙏🏾 Help us shape the Acne resources for #CommunityPharmacy teams. To ensure we have meaningful findings to translate into action, we are seeking additional responses to the Acne feedback survey pls. < 25 responses so far. https://t.co/JFAdb3UJbo. Includes entry into draw. Pls RT

[Diane Ashiru, PhD @DrDianeAshiru]

Also for #IWDPharmacy #IWD2023: I celebrate all the #PJWomen2Watch 2020, 2021 & 2022 winners, entrants and shortlisted. #WearePharmacy Thank you to @PJOnline_News and team for creating the platform and to @Angela_Kam_ who has led the process. #InternationalWomensDay

[Taiwo Owatemi @TaiwoOwatemi]

💷I'm holding a cost of living support afternoon in Spon End next Friday 17th February.

🗣️This is an opportunity for you to meet with a range of experts, who will give independent advice and information about managing the rising cost-of-living.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Today is #WorldCancerDay.

Please retweet this to let people know Macmillan is here to do whatever it takes to support those affected by cancer.

Today (and every day) if you need someone to talk to, please turn to us. Call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (open 8am – 8pm) 💚

[Save Antibiotics @saveantibiotics]

#Antimicrobial resistance is highly prevalent in patients with #COVID19 and bacterial infections, new research in @TheLancet finds. https://t.co/KUhclq6UiU

[NHS @NHSuk]

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word this #HeartMonth ⬇️

[Avicenna @Avicennaplc]

Support your #patients this parent mental health day. 💚

Many of you will understand the mental struggles that come with being a parent. Spread awareness in your #pharmacy on #parentmentalhealth day (27th of January).

Learn more here: https://t.co/RxhGlgVWLU

[Taiwo Owatemi @TaiwoOwatemi]

👩🏿‍⚕️If we harness the potential of the pharmacy sector, local pharmacies & pharmacy teams can play a huge role in tackling NHS backlogs and reducing pressure on GP surgeries.

Coverage of our @APPGPharmacy report on the #FutureOfPharmacy in @DailyMailUK👇

https://t.co/hOKGtGnVNQ

[Taiwo Owatemi @TaiwoOwatemi]

👩🏿‍⚕️As Chair of @APPGPharmacy I was proud to launch our report - "The Future of Pharmacy Manifesto'.

📝Based on evidence from pharmacists, GPs, professional bodies & healthcare experts the report calls for urgent action to deliver on the potential of the pharmacy sector. 🧵