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Liquid Medicines Standardisation for Children

20 January 2022An ‘On the Couch’ discussion between specialist pharmacists in challenging discussions on liquid medicines standardisation for children.

Contraception: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on contraception and reproductive health

Medication Safety in Primary Care: an on the couch conversation

1 November 2022Tony Jamieson, National Clinical Improvement Lead, discussed medication safety issues with primary care pharmacy staff.

Antibiotics in Primary Care

4 October 2022An ‘On the Couch’ discussion between primary care pharmacy professionals and Dr Kieran Hand.

Finding your way with Integrated Care Systems

6 December 2022A practical ‘On the Couch’ discussion between two ICS Chief Pharmacists to share the realities, outline current challenges and consider next steps.

Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of PGDs

16 November 2021A summary is provided on the legal position on the use of Patient Group Directions by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 August 2020Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care

Patient Group Direction use by temporary professional registrants

10 August 2020Advice on use of PGD by healthcare professionals on the NMC, HCPC or GPhC temporary registers.

Peer support and mentoring for registered pharmacy professionals

4 December 2020This page describes how pharmacy professionals can undertake peer support and peer mentoring with colleagues to support personal professional development.

Avoid desiccated (natural) thyroid extract products for hypothyroidism

20 January 2022Levothyroxine is the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism. Desiccated or natural thyroid extracts (DTE) are not routinely recommended.

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