Care Setting

Stock Control of Medicines by Pharmacy System

15 August 2016This post provides the content of a series of procurement training resources aimed at assisting in the management of medicines stocks. There is a “generic”…

Social prescribing and pharmacy - an ‘on the couch’ conversation

12 September 2023An opportunity to hear how a social prescriber and pharmacist work together in primary care, with hints and ideas on how to reach out and collaborate

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

SPS Virtual Wards Conference: Opportunities for Pharmacy

21 September 2022A short conference to support pharmacy services contributing to the development and delivery of virtual wards

SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: respiratory focus

13 January 2026Consultant pharmacists used a case study to illustrate a patient centred approach to SMRs for patients with respiratory conditions.

SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: diabetes focus

10 February 2026Consultant pharmacists used a case study to illustrate a patient centred approach to SMRs for patients with diabetes.

SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: cardiovascular disease focus

10 March 2026Consultant pharmacists will use a case study to illustrate a patient centred approach to SMRs for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

28 January 2025Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone

25 July 2024A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.