This document has been created to provide clarity regarding the signing of direction to administer forms and medication administration records, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
This guidance provides infection prevention and control practice for handling prescription charts and patients’ own medication by pharmacy teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main…
Miscarriage happens to 1 in 4 pregnancies and about 100 women per month attend the A&E department in Northampton General Hospital each month with either…
Randomised controlled trials evaluating LMWH efficacy and safety have generally excluded patients with severe renal impairment (RI). In contrast to UFH, LMWHs are primarily cleared…
Anticoagulation is key to reducing the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF). However ensuring that the anticoagulant is prescribed at the correct dose for…
General guidance on medicines management for endocrinology conditions during COVID-19 is available from the Society for Endocrinology. Advice on other injectable medicines commonly used in…
It is estimated that only 50% of people with long term conditions take their medicines optimally. Good medicines adherence is key to achieving therapeutic goals…
Home oxygen therapy is commonly used in care homes by patients with underlying lung conditions. In the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there may be an increased…