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Personalising evidence-based medicine to reduce polypharmacy

11 February 2025An insight on principles of patient centred structured medication reviews; using the current evidence and shared decision making to facilitate de-prescribing.

Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy

4 March 2025A consultant pharmacist used case studies to illustrate a patient-centered approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy.

Pharmacogenomics: resources to support answering questions

21 March 2025Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about pharmacogenomics.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.

Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy

15 July 2025SPS and other resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.

MSATS – Safe use of medicines in palliative and end of life care

24 September 2025Discussion of medication safety challenges within palliative and end of life care; inspiring partnership across the system.

Polypharmacy and structured medication review explainer videos

31 October 2025These animated videos explain the 7 steps of structured medication review, using a person-centred approach to managing polypharmacy

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