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Parkinson's disease in primary care
20 June 2023
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An on the couch conversation between consultant and primary care pharmacists about improving confidence to optimise medicines for people with Parkinson’s
Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone
18 October 2022
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A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.
Medicines continuity of care in Health and Justice services
4 July 2023
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This webinar shared information about providing a medicines supply for people who are released or transferred between prisons and Immigration Removal Centres
Primary care discussions: progressing as a pharmacy professional
13 February 2024
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Practical wisdom from a GP partner pharmacist about building relationships and resilience in primary care, speaking from personal experience.
SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates
20 June 2019
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The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services
4 March 2024
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Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.
Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash
9 July 2021
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Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm.
Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions
25 February 2020
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The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.
Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries
29 April 2024
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Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms
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