Care Setting

Managing interactions between macrolides and statins

12 July 2024The use of statins can be continued with azithromycin. However, the interaction risks need to be managed if clarithromycin or erythromycin are required.

Managing high value medicines

13 January 2026Medicines can be seen as a liability or an asset. High value medicines should have regular stock checks to ensure stock holding is accurate.

Managing high frequency order lines

13 January 2026Advice on optimising pharmacy systems to balance storage capacity, supply and demand.

Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries

26 June 2024Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms

MSATS – Safe use of medicines in palliative and end of life care

24 September 2025Discussion of medication safety challenges within palliative and end of life care; inspiring partnership across the system.

MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs

30 October 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.

Latest developments in Health and Justice Medicines Optimisation

4 December 2025Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.

Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams

26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine

Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment

20 March 2023SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.

Information resources for advice on medicines and breastfeeding

20 March 2023SPS and other resources can help pharmacy professionals give advice on use of medicines during breastfeeding