Primary Care

Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened

6 February 2025We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.

Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules

17 December 2024How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.

Thickeners and thickened fluids

17 December 2024Follow specific product information when using thickeners. Avoid mixing starch-based thickeners with macrogol (polyethylene glycol) laxatives.

Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid

17 December 2024Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.

Medicines suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties

17 December 2024A number of licensed and unlicensed products in different therapeutic classes are available that are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.

Complex medication regimens: supporting adherence

14 November 2024Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where complex regimens (capability) have been identified as a factor

Using statins in liver impairment

8 November 2024We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.

Pharmacy technician coffee break conversation podcasts

25 July 2024A series of short podcast discussions with pharmacy technicians about their roles and the different ways they provide patient care.

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

24 July 2024Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN