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Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing

22 February 2022Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.

Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids in adult palliative cancer care patients

14 September 2021Switching between morphine and alternative opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process

Using coenzyme Q10 supplements to manage or prevent statin-induced muscle symptoms

18 February 2022People often buy coenzyme Q10 supplements to help with statin-induced muscle symptoms. However, there is insufficient evidence to recommend its use.

Primary Care Discussions: How to practically support colleagues in managing complexity and challenge in general practice

25 November 2021How to practically support colleagues in managing complexity and challenge in general practice - an ‘On the Couch’ discussion

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

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.

Assessing if individuals with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures

7 April 2022Factors to consider when deciding if the risk of shunt infections due to transient bacteraemia from invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine prophylaxis.

The impact and legacy of COVID 19: pharmacy support for older people

18 November 2021This event included a range of multidisciplinary speakers who shared their insights on the Medicines Optimisation impact of COVID-19 on older people

Primary Care Discussions: Making Clinical Decisions

3 March 20223 March 2022. An 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists about making clinical decisions with limited information