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Understanding polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing

12 January 2022The process of managing non-beneficial or potentially harmful multiple medicines including reducing or stopping medicines, and explanations of terminology

Using resources to support medication review

16 December 2021This page contains a selection of resources that health care professionals may find helpful when undertaking medication review

Primary Care Discussions: End of Life care

9 December 2021Challenging discussions on end of life care - an 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists and those working in primary care

Health and Justice Event 2021

23 November 2021A deep-dive in to the strategic pharmacy workforce development plans and how these will affect Health and Justice

Choosing an anticoagulant with a patient with AF

30 September 2021An ‘On the Couch’ discussion between specialist pharmacists and those working in primary care on anticoagulating patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Liquid Medicines Standardisation for Children

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

Supporting colleagues in managing complexity and challenge

25 November 2021An ‘On the Couch’ discussion on how to practically support colleagues in managing complexity and challenge in general practice.

Covert administration of medicines in adults: pharmaceutical issues

13 January 2022A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.

Mental Health: the long-term plan and examples from the ICS

14 September 2022Share ideas and good practice of Integrated Care System (ICS) community transformation to grow and maintain mental health pharmacy services.

When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines