8 September 2021 · Our speaker this month was Lelly Oboh, Consultant Pharmacist, Care of Older People at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust This webinar was aimed…
14 July 2021 · A very busy and lively webinar was held on 14 July 2021 Learning Outcomes At the end of this month’s webinar participants should be able…
11 May 2021 · This page summarises and signposts to medicine related guidance we’re aware of from professional and government bodies relating to coronavirus and later life disorders. Our…
24 November 2020 · Cardiovascular medicines are the most frequently prescribed drug class in older people. Yet clinicians face challenges when prescribing or deprescribing these medicines because of the…
13 November 2020 · This edition of NICE Bites reflects current NICE guidance (at at November 2020). Please go to NICE for any updates to this guideline. NICE Bites…
28 August 2019 · The number of older people with type 2 diabetes and frailty is growing. These patients are at increased risk of adverse effects from blood glucose…
13 December 2018 · Current NICE guidance on Dementia recommends minimising the use of medicines associated with increased anticholinergic burden and to look for alternatives where possible. So far, identifying…
1 August 2018 · Covert administration of medicines is a complex issue and involves disguising the administration of a medicine (e.g. in food or drink) to a patient lacking…
22 May 2018 · The Northumbria Shine project showed that when you undertake a patient-centred review of medicines in a care home setting, you not only improve quality and…
21 May 2018 · The Safer Prescribing for Frailty project, supported by Harrogate & Rural District CCG medicines management team in partnership with Yorkshire & Humber AHSN Improvement Academy…