UKCPA-United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association

UKCPA-United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association UKCPA: the UK's largest clinical pharmacy community

Pharmacists, technicians and other health care professionals providing clinical services to patients will benefit from joining the UKCPA. Current membership comprises over 2800 people from all areas of the profession: hospital, community, academia, industry and pharmacists and technicians working at the interface between primary and secondary care. With this broad spectrum of members, the Association is able to access knowledge and expertise in order to examine ways in which pharmacists can deliver patient-focused care.

16/09/2026

🧠 Advanced liver complications: are you up to date with the management of HE and HRS?

Join UKCPA and the British Hepatology Pharmacist Group (BHPG) for an online webinar exploring hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).

The session will cover the underlying mechanisms, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria and current management strategies, including medical therapies.

πŸ“… 22 October 2026
πŸ•‘ 6.30pm–7.30pm
πŸ’» Online
πŸ’· UKCPA members FREE | Guests Β£35

πŸŽ“ Suitable for all levels and particularly relevant to advanced gastroenterology and hepatology pharmacists.

πŸ‘‰ Find out more and book: https://buff.ly/VvsGumj

🩸 DOACs in cancer-associated thrombosis: Subgroup challengesCancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) can be complex to manage,...
16/09/2026

🩸 DOACs in cancer-associated thrombosis: Subgroup challenges

Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) can be complex to manage, and while DOACs have become an important treatment option, they aren’t necessarily suitable for every patient.

Join Kieron Power, Principal Pharmacist – Thrombosis and Anticoagulation at Swansea Bay University Health Board, for an online session exploring:

πŸ”Ή The complexity of managing CAT
πŸ”Ή Current evidence for DOAC use
πŸ”Ή Their place within clinical guidelines
πŸ”Ή Patient groups where DOACs should be avoided or used with caution
πŸ”Ή The role pharmacy teams can play in CAT management

πŸ“… 14 October 2026
⏰ 2.00pm–3.00pm
πŸ’» Online
πŸŽ“ Level: All
πŸ’· UKCPA members: FREE | Guests: Β£35

A valuable session for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across hospital and generalist settings.



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Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is a common yet often poorly understood complication of cancer. Historically, management was largely limited to

15/09/2026

🚨 Booking closes soon!

Registration ends at midnight on 20 September (or earlier if we reach capacity).

If you'd like to strengthen your evidence appraisal skills and explore the latest heart failure research, don't miss out!

See you online on 22 September. https://buff.ly/5ir7VYj

15/09/2026

How do we ensure trainee pharmacists develop the confidence and capability to prescribe safely in practice? πŸ’Š

The first year of implementing prescribing learning under the GPhC 2021 Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists standards has provided valuable lessons across pharmacy sectors.

This webinar will bring together educators and pharmacy leaders to explore experiences, challenges, successes and good practice β€” and consider what comes next.

πŸ“… 13 October 2026
πŸ• 1.00pm–2.00pm
πŸ’» Online
πŸ’· Free for UKCPA members | Β£35 for guests

Ideal for those supporting trainee pharmacists and supervisors in practice-based prescribing development.

Don't miss this opportunity to share learning and help shape future approaches.

Register now.

https://buff.ly/NmjwW31

14/09/2026

πŸ“š A journal club for pharmacists interested in the future of COPD treatment

Biologic therapies targeting Type 2 inflammation are an evolving area of COPD care β€” but what does the evidence actually tell us?

UKCPA's upcoming Respiratory Journal Club will examine the systematic review by Pescaru et al., exploring the evidence from randomised controlled trials and discussing how the findings might translate into clinical practice.

You'll consider:

πŸ”Ž How robust is the evidence?
πŸ’Š What does it tell us about efficacy and safety?
πŸ“– How does it fit with previous research?
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ What could it mean for UK practice and recent NICE Technology Appraisals?

πŸ“… 8 October | 1.00pm–2.00pm
πŸ’» Online
πŸ’· Members FREE | Guests Β£35

Ideal for pharmacists across primary and secondary care, commissioning, research, academia and community practice.

πŸ‘‰ Book your place: https://buff.ly/YGiGAas

13/09/2026

πŸ“’ Looking to expand your knowledge of Hospital at Home and Virtual Wards?

Our upcoming webinar will explore the specialist pharmaceutical care needed to support frail patients outside the traditional hospital environment.

βœ” Expert speakers
βœ” Real-life case studies
βœ” Interactive panel discussion
βœ” Practical learning you can take back to your workplace

Reserve your place today!
https://buff.ly/n2wLwnq

12/09/2026

πŸ₯ Community health services. Care agencies. Care homes.

Insulin delegation can offer real benefits β€” but how do you overcome the challenges?

Join expert speakers from around the UK as they share their experiences of developing and implementing insulin delegation services.

πŸ“… 4 November 2026
⏰ 1.00pm–2.00pm
πŸ’» Online
🎟️ Members FREE | Guests £35

https://buff.ly/TCpN7ty

πŸ’Š Trainee pharmacist prescribing: Lessons learnt and next stepsThe introduction of prescribing learning into trainee pha...
10/09/2026

πŸ’Š Trainee pharmacist prescribing: Lessons learnt and next steps

The introduction of prescribing learning into trainee pharmacist programmes has brought new opportunities β€” but also new challenges.

Join us online on 13 October as experienced pharmacy education and workforce leaders share learning from the first year of implementing prescribing learning in practice across different pharmacy sectors.

πŸ”Ή What has worked well?
πŸ”Ή What challenges have emerged?
πŸ”Ή What can we do differently for future cohorts?
πŸ”Ή How can we better support trainees, supervisors and prescribing practitioners?

πŸ“… 13 October 2026
πŸ• 1.00pm–2.00pm
πŸ’» Online
πŸŽ“ All levels
πŸ’· UKCPA members: FREE | Guests: Β£35

A valuable session for education programme leads, programme directors, designated supervisors and designated prescribing practitioners.

Book your place today! https://buff.ly/NmjwW31

Since the prescribing components became mandatory under the General Pharmaceutical Council 2021 Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists (IETP)

09/09/2026

Looking to build confidence in interpreting clinical research?

Our Heart Failure Journal Club will help you critically evaluate new evidence, understand its strengths and limitations, and consider how it may influence patient care.

Join us online on 22 September! https://buff.ly/5ir7VYj

08/09/2026

πŸ’‘ Could insulin delegation help transform your service?

Discover the practical steps involved in designing, initiating and evidencing insulin delegation to non-registered staff.

Our upcoming webinar will explore frameworks, support for staff and organisations, and ways to demonstrate successful service development to key stakeholders.

πŸ“… 4 November | 1.00pm–2.00pm
πŸ’» Online
🎟️ FREE for UKCPA members

https://buff.ly/TCpN7ty

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