Learning Sepsis: diagnosis and management How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…Published: 19 July 2024
Learning MRSA: diagnosis, screening and management Appropriate antimicrobial therapy, following local policy and adhering to infection and prevention control guidance, can help to prevent the spread of MRSA bacteria.…Published: 18 June 2024
Learning How pharmacists can contribute to effective antimicrobial reviews Best practice principles and practical advice for structuring antimicrobial reviews and effective stewardship practices.…Published: 20 February 2024
Learning Cystic fibrosis: management and monitoring of respiratory manifestations An overview of the pharmacological management of respiratory symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis to ensure they can optimise benefit from their medication regime.…Published: 16 May 2023
Learning Switching patients from IV to oral antimicrobials IV antimicrobials are important for the effective treatment of infection but there are many benefits to timely switching to oral formulations. This article explains why switching is important, when switches should be considered and how to improve implementation.…Published: 14 April 2023
Learning Clostridioides difficile infection: management A summary of the updates to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance related to the management of Clostridioides difficile infection and the implications for pharmacy practice across primary and secondary care.…Published: 28 September 2021
Learning How to evaluate the clinical appropriateness of an antimicrobial Clinically reviewing the choice of antimicrobial for individual patients is an effective way for pharmacists to contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance.…Published: 4 August 2021
Learning Oral candidiasis: causes, types and treatment Pharmacists and pharmacy teams should be able to recognise oral thrush, a common yeast infection, and provide appropriate treatment advice to resolve infections.…Published: 3 November 2020
Learning Case-based learning: impetigo Pharmacists need to identify and manage impetigo effectively to help prevent its spread. …Published: 15 September 2020
Learning Antibiotic treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infection An overview of the 2018 guideline for management of this sexually transmitted infection in men and women.…Published: 7 August 2019
