Primary Care

Children's medicines: resources to support answering questions

17 March 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in paediatrics

Considerations for artificial saliva products in dentistry

30 April 2025Artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia) vary in formulation. We advise on pharmaceutical considerations and prescribing or supplying in dentistry.

Poisoning and toxicity: resources to support answering questions

28 March 2023Resources for primary care healthcare professionals to find information to answer questions about medicine toxicity or overdose

Parkinson's disease in primary care

20 June 2023An on the couch conversation between consultant and primary care pharmacists about improving confidence to optimise medicines for people with Parkinson’s

Primary care discussions: progressing as a pharmacy professional

13 February 2024Practical wisdom from a GP partner pharmacist about building relationships and resilience in primary care, speaking from personal experience.

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

Primary care discussions: Population health in practice

2 July 2024Practical application of population health supporting pharmacy professionals undertaking structured medication reviews

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.

Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy

15 July 2025SPS and other resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.

Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties