How to reduce medicines wasteThe need for efficiency savings in the NHS means that all departments will be looking for ways to cut costs. Reducing medicines waste is one way that pharmacy teams can help control drug spending.…
Chronic kidney disease: managing the complications Anaemia and metabolic bone disease are complications of chronic kidney disease that can appear relatively early in the course of the condition. What is the best way to manage these complications?…
Treatment of low and high magnesium levelsQ: UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: How are acute hypomagnesaemia and hypermagnesaemia treated in adults?…
Chronic kidney disease: clinical features and renal replacement therapies Chronic kidney disease is a growing health problem. Identification of patients in the early stages of the disease allows steps to be taken that slow progression to renal failure requiring dialysis or transplantation.…
Stroke: classification and diagnosisSlurred speech, facial droop and arm weakness — it is critical that all healthcare professionals are alert for these signs of stroke to ensure that patients displaying them receive treatment quickly.…
Does an antimicrobial section on a drug chart influence prescribing?This paper aims to assess whether antimicrobial stewardship can be improved by including a dedicated section for antimicrobial prescribing on the hospital drug chart.…
