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Five moments to tackle problematic polypharmacy podcasts
10 December 2025
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In these podcasts we discuss 5 moments to tackle problematic polypharmacy, using examples from community pharmacy practice and expert advice.
Explaining how to use or take medicines: supporting adherence
20 December 2023
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Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where comprehension (capability) or language (opportunity) issues have been identified as factors.
Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care
15 January 2026
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Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.
Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids
1 April 2025
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Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent daily dose.
Drug interactions: resources to support answering questions
20 March 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about drug interactions
Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
23 October 2025
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SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Defining and understanding medication adherence
20 December 2023
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Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.
Cutting or masking transdermal patches safely
9 July 2025
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Cutting or masking transdermal patches is discouraged. Matrix patches can be cut if no licensed alternatives are available; reservoir patches should not be cut.
Covert administration of medicines: legal issues
13 January 2025
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A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance to consider before administering medicines covertly to adults.
Contraception: resources to support answering questions
20 March 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on contraception and reproductive health
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