Pharmaceutical considerations for fracture management in adults Fractures can cause significant morbidity and mortality and require a multidisciplinary approach for the best patient outcomes.…
Controlled drug stock licensing is working against high-quality palliative care for care home patients All care homes should be permitted to hold a stock of palliative care medicines, ensuring swift availability to in-need patients at the end of their lives.…
Anticholinergic adverse effects and oral health Pharmacists have a critical role in monitoring the use of anticholinergic medication and preventing adverse effects on oral health.…
NHS saved £78m on ‘low priority’ medicines in 2022/2023 NHS England had previously said a change in prescribing guidance could save ‘up to £141m’ annually.…
Government proposals to consider medicines reclassification should include moves to general sales list, says trade body The PAGB has said the current process of reclassification could be “streamlined” and “we need to act now” to ensure people have greater access to the medicines they need.…
How to perform accurate medicines reconciliation Medicines reconciliation in practice and some pitfalls to avoid.…
Administering medicines safely to children at home: learning from families Common problems when administering medicines at home are highlighted in three paediatric case studies. Potential solutions and best practice are presented alongside insights from parents to highlight this often-overlooked area of medicines use.…
Person-centred structured medication reviews: the care home perspective Primary care pharmacist Rachel Lewis shares her research into achieving person-centred care when reviewing care home residents' medication.…
‘Show me your meds, please’: the impact of home-based medicines assessments A South Somerset pilot project has demonstrated why asking to see a patient’s medicines during a home visit can have a considerable impact on their health, while saving NHS costs and resources.…
Management of postoperative pain How to effectively manage pain following surgery to promote recovery, reduce the risk of side effects and dependency, and make best use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.…
