By Aaliyah Bhikha, Pharmacy Student on 6th April 2026

BOPA AI Blog: Finding the Balance – Responsible AI Use for Students

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly common in clinical settings, it is also being adopted by pharmacy students to help streamline their experience at university. When used appropriately, AI can…

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By BOPA on 2nd April 2026

BOPA welcomes Royal Pharmaceutical Society appointment of Justine Scanlan as Director of Pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) today (2nd April 2026) announced the appointment of Dr Justine Scanlan FRPharmS as its new Director of Pharmacy, a key leadership role as the organisation…

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By Caoimhe Keenan on 29th March 2026

BOPA Education and Training Webinar: Clinical AI in the NHS

Helena Langford is a Fellow in Clinical AI and a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, with several years of experience in clinical informatics.…

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By Suriya Marshall on 14th March 2026

Parliamentary Intervention Sparks National Campaign to Protect NHS Staff from Hazardous Medicinal Products (HMPs)

First UK Campaign to Protect Healthcare Workers from Exposure to Hazardous Medicinal Products (HMPs) launches in Westminster London, 10 March 2026: Today, the Safer Healthcare and Biosafety Network (SHBN) launches…

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By Clayton Wong on 7th March 2026

ISOPP 2026 International Symposium – Program & Important Information Announcement

  A global community of oncology pharmacy practitioners striving to advance cancer care Please support the Symposium by attending plenary sessions, asking questions to the live speakers, joining in the…

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By Caoimhe Keenan on 16th February 2026

Workshop Exploring Support for Patients with Advanced Cancer in Primary Care

On behalf of CASPC, We would like to invite you to an interactive workshop at the Christe Hospital,  Manchester, on 23rd April 5.30-8pm (please see attached flyer), to explore support…

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By Caoimhe Keenan on 18th December 2025

Closing the Gap: Bridging Oral Mucositis Guidelines and Clinical Reality

Welcome to our lunchtime online event where we’ll delve into the clinical reality of oral mucositis. Join us as we explore new approaches to care for this common side effect…

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By BOPA IOSIG on 1st November 2025

IOCN UK-wide Survey: Access to Immunosuppressants for ICI Adverse Events

  IOCN UK-wide Survey: Access to Immunosuppressants for ICI Adverse Events Have your say on a critical issue affecting immunotherapy patients across the UK. The IOCN and UKSACT Board have…

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By BOPA on 27th October 2025

Celebrating Success in the BOPA Immunotherapy Group

The BOPA Immunotherapy Cancer Advisory Group, have recently done some research into immune-related cardiac toxicity; both the monitoring for, and management of, these rare but serious adverse effects. Simon Jenkinson,…

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By BOPA on 27th October 2025

Celebrating Black History Month – Celebrating Excellence with Gisela Abbam

In celebration of Black History Month, the Kingston University BAME staff network  is excited to invite you to an inspiring session with Gisela Abbam,  Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Gisela…

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By Farah Al-sheikhli on 23rd October 2025

AI in Cancer Pharmacy: The Guardrails Keeping Patients Safe

Introduction Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of routine clinical practice in cancer services. From clinical documentation to decision support, AI offers new opportunities to enhance patient care and streamline…

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By Farah Al-sheikhli on 20th October 2025

What’s Your AI Story?

We all use AI every day — whether it’s Google Maps dodging traffic, Spotify building a playlist, or Alexa answering our questions. But how is AI showing up in our…

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