The mobile app includes an interactions checker which highlights any potential interactions that may arise when two or more drugs are administered in combination. This gives preregistration trainee pharmacists quick and easy access. The BNF app is available for free on both Android and Apple devices. The BNF and BNFC are available in print, online and as a single mobile app. The BNFC follows the same format, but has a focus on paediatric medicine. The BNF includes information on medicines, indications with corresponding doses, side effects, monitoring requirements and costs relating to different formulations and pack sizes. The BNF and BNFC are used by a range of healthcare professionals to support clinical decisions and optimise the use of medicines. Both are published by Pharmaceutical Press, the publishing arm of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). The British National Formulary ( BNF) and British National Formulary for Children ( BNFC) provide guidance on the prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs. Being able to filter and interpret information is a skill that is both transferrable and incredibly useful after qualifying as a pharmacist too. The resources mentioned in this article can be used by preregistration pharmacists throughout the training year to enhance their learning and revision. Preregistration students will benefit greatly from having access to, and knowing how to use, a wide range of high-quality resources. Preregistration trainees will come across new and unfamiliar situations that will require the use of various resources to make informed decisions for patients. Pharmacists are expected to be able to confidently extract and communicate information to patients, as well as other healthcare professionals. It is just as crucial to develop the skills and behaviours required to practice competently as a qualified pharmacist - qualities which cannot be assessed in an examination hall. Although important, passing the end-of-year assessment should not be a student’s sole focus. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services ResearchĪfter graduating with an MPharm degree, students will progress into their preregistration training year.

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