Mr Ruaraidh Buckenham

Pharmacist Prescriber

Mr Ruaraidh Buckenham

Clinical Content Reviewer

Ruaraidh (pronounced Ro-ry) is a Pharmacist who’s also qualified as an Independent Prescriber. He reviews content produced by our writing team to ensure it’s clinically accurate.

Ruaraidh graduated from the University of Manchester in 2008 with a Master’s in Pharmacy, and qualified as a pharmacist in 2009. He completed his Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Clinically Enhanced Independent Prescribing at Aston University in 2021, which included Prescribing in Acute & Emergency Medicine.

Education

University of Manchester
Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
2008

Aston University
Clinically Enhanced Independent Prescribing (PGCert)
2021

Certificates

GPhC Registration

Specialities

Pharmacy

Acute medicine

Emergency medicine

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Strong acne solution with two ingredients. Both reduces acne and stops future breakouts.
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Like Loceryl, but generic. Apply once a week like nail polish.
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Canesten Thrush External Cream

Soothing relief of itching and irritation caused by thrush.
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Canesten Thrush Duo

Combined thrush treatment that uses two medications to clear vaginal thrush.
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Canesten Thrush Internal Cream

Internal cream in an easy to use applicator, to soothe vaginal thrush.
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