Volume 17 Issue 5, July–August 2007

Editorial
Why pharmacists must keep up with evidence to help patients make informed decisions
Duncan Petty

Soapbox
Parallel trade is an unacceptable risk to patient safety
Jim Thomson

Original research
A complete service model of medicines management offers patients continuity of care
Anthony Young and Joanne Horsely

Oncology special section
Early oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women may be treated with aromatase inhibitors
Geoff Saunders

Learning points
How best to recognise and manage exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nicola Harker

Research into practice
Rational treatment and monitoring in type 2 diabetes
Peter Burrill

Medication review
What interventions might arise from clinical medication review to help elderly care home residents?
Dave Alldred and Claire Standage