How we led a quality driven diabetes switching programme for generic dapagliflozin NHS Sussex switched thousands of patients without compromising on safety or clinical credibility — and achieved a £2.5m net annual saving.…
Lost in fine print: how patient information leaflets are failing patients Is it time for there to be a change in how patient information leaflets are presented in order to improve health literacy and cut down on accidental double dosing?…
Case-based learning: optimising falls prevention through a multidisciplinary approach This case study illustrates the benefits of multidisciplinary working to reduce risk of falls, including how to safely deprescribe medicines associated with falls, where appropriate.…
Test your knowledge of medicines safety Our self-assessment quiz covers the principles of medicines safety and some scenarios that pharmacists might encounter in daily practice.…
How pharmacists are storing medicines in soaring temperatures What is being done to ensure hospitals can store medicines safely as heatwaves become more prevalent and what steps are pharmacists taking to maintain medicines integrity in the short term?…
The patient information leaflet: is it really working for patients? How a broader approach to medicines information will encourage safer use and better understanding for patients.…
Medicines storage needs to change with the climate Pharmacy staff should make patients aware of the importance of safe medicine storage to optimise the stability and efficacy of their medicines.…
Government pledges to provide legal guidance on 24/7 palliative care The government said it was “committed” to publishing a modern services framework on palliative care provision to improve access, quality and sustainability of all-age palliative care.…
Restarting psychotropics after a treatment break: patient considerations and the pragmatic approach How to support safe, person-centred re-initiation of antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilisers.…
More than half of patients who stop weight-loss drugs restart within a year Researchers found that people taking newer medications, such as tirzepatide, were 41% less likely to discontinue than those taking older drugs, such as liraglutide.…
