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CwP Poster_Presentation_BGS_181118 ·
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INTRODUCTION RESULTS Evaluating the Connect with Pharmacy web-based intervention in reducing hospital readmissions for older people Fatima Sabir1,2, Justine Tomlinson1,3, Barry Strickland-Hodge2, Heather Smith1 Leeds…
Audit of Pharmacy standards for webpage ·
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Instructions How to complete this audit tool Background In 2017 the RPS published the Professional Standards for optimising medicines for people in secure environments. Specialist…
NHMC-Homecare Service Proposal Agenda Final v1.0 ·
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NHMC National Homecare Medicines Committee Homecare Service Proposal Agenda Title of Service Review Date: Venue: Item No. Time Agenda Item Owner Attendees Introductions Overview of…
NHMC- Review Process of Manufacturer Commissioned Homecare Service Proposal Form in England ·
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NHMC National Homecare Medicines Committee NHMC Review Process of Manufacturer Commissioned Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form in England Guidance for Use Where manufacturers propose a…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form
9 April 2019
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The Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form is to be completed by pharmaceutical manufacturers where there are new homecare medicines services or where there are changes…
Ashley Marsden
Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, Pharmacy Practice Unit, Royal Liverpool Hospital
NHMC National Standard Service Areas ·
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Standard Service Areas National Standard Service Areas The Standard Service Areas listed below have been approved by NHMC following a consultation with NCHA members and…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Standard Service Areas
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In March 2018 NHMC approved a list of standard service areas which will be incorporated into version 6 of the national KPI dataset. Homecare providers…
SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates
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The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation
Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study
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Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
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