Welcome to the August edition of GHP magazine.

This month the JPIAMR discusses antimicrobial resistance and what needs to be done to overcome it.

Glen Hodgson, Head of Healthcare at GS1 UK talks us through how the not-for-profit organisation is changing the NHS for the better.

On the topic of the NHS, the King’s fund explain the policy commitments due to take place within the service by 2020.

Anoto digital pens are in the spotlight this month, with the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust discussing how the technology fits into their modernisation plans and Anoto themselves explaining how the pens work and what they can do for healthcare services.

Paul Klein Breteler runs over the benefits of MSM and its potential uses in healthcare.

Also in this month’s edition Sarah Waller highlights the importance of designing safe environments for dementia patients.

Small pharma is the place to be, according to Abid Kanji, who outlines the benefits of smaller firms in the industry.

The disguised threat of Bacterial vaginosis is explored in detail as Laccure showcase a new product designed to prevent and cure it. 

We hope you enjoy the issue.