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Checking if medicines can be given with food
17 December 2024
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Many medicines can be given safely with a spoonful of soft food. Use the suggested resources and clinical considerations to support decision-making.
Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened
17 December 2024
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We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.
Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid
17 December 2024
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Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.
Thickeners and thickened fluids
17 December 2024
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Follow specific product information when using thickeners. Avoid mixing starch-based thickeners with macrogol (polyethylene glycol) laxatives.
Medicines suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties
17 December 2024
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A number of licensed and unlicensed products in different therapeutic classes are available that are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.
Using statins in liver impairment
8 November 2024
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We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.
MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs
30 October 2024
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Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.
Primary care discussions: Heart failure
20 August 2024
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A practical discussion between two pharmacists with an interest in heart failure about identifying heart failure and optimising treatment in primary care.
Pharmacy technician coffee break conversation podcasts
25 July 2024
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A series of short podcast discussions with pharmacy technicians about their roles and the different ways they provide patient care.
Primary care discussions: Population health in practice
2 July 2024
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Practical application of population health supporting pharmacy professionals undertaking structured medication reviews
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