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Nina Barnett

Pharmacy department, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Initiating biologics and biosimilars in practice: approach and consultation guidance

Person injecting themselves with certolizumab pegol injection

Considerations for initiating biologic and biosimilar medicines, including the relevant clinical pathways and patient counselling.…

An outbreak of blisters: exploring the increased promotion of monitored dosage systems for older people

compliance aid

The UK Consultant Pharmacists for Older People Network considers whether monitored dosage systems provide a solution or create more problems.…

Adherence: a taste of my own medicine

A pharmacist reflects on her reaction to the prospect of adopting a one-a-day regimen.…

Compliance aids: an elephant in the room

Devinder Athwal,Gita Vadher and Nina Barnett describe maximising the appropriate use of compliance aids at hospital discharge and minimising their inappropriate use through implementation of a trust wide policy…

Delirium: a guide to a common condition

Delirium is not a benign condition — its presence predicts significantly increased morbidity and mortality, often in already vulnerable patient groups. Mark Borthwick and Nina Barnett give an overview of delirium, its prevention, detection and treatment, highlight the latest NICE guidance, and sug…

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