Mr Ruaraidh Buckenham

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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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