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Latest developments in Health and Justice Medicines Optimisation

Event 4 December 2025Location Online via Webex, 13:00 - 15:30

Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.

Date

4 December 2025

Location

Online via Webex, 13:00 - 15:30

About the event

Speakers from NHS England shared key developments shaping medicines optimisation and pharmacy services in health and justice. This included an update from the National Pharmaceutical Advisor and programme leads. There was an opportunity to ask questions, and to share ideas and best practice.

Why it’s important

This Health and Justice event continues to be the main opportunity for practitioners to hear about key programmes and service improvements for detained people.

What was covered

  • Updates on current on-going national programmes including antibiotic stewardship and tamper evident bags
  • Information about upcoming national programmes including safe use of valproate
  • Facilitated discussion on planning for EPS-day 28-day supply of discharge medicines

Speakers

Denise Farmer

National Pharmaceutical Adviser Health and Justice, NHS England

Jo Cadwallader

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician, NHS South, Central and West CSU

Naomi Fleming

Regional Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, East of England, NHS England

Hayley Mason

Project Support Officer (Medicines and Pharmacy), NHS England

Hannah Glover

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician, NHS South, Central and West CSU

Resources

Information presented in these resources is correct at time of recording. Current guidance should be followed.

Webinar Recording

Presentation resources

Slides from the presentation are now available below.

Contact us

Please contact the admin team if you have any questions. 

Update history

  1. Changed to past event, registration block removed, recording and presentation slides added
  1. Published