TB treatment can be resumed following ‘significant improvement’ in antimicrobial supply The Scottish government said that available licensed stock and unlicensed imports of antimicrobial medicines “should be optimised to ensure continuity of patient treatment”.…
One in five TB services has dedicated pharmacist time A report has recommended that attendance at tuberculosis multidisciplinary teams and cohort reviews should be part of Scottish pharmacists' job plans.…
TB medicines shortage to last until end of 2025 A national patient safety alert has asked hospital procurement teams to review current stocks and work towards accessing licensed and unlicensed supplies, where available.…
Pharmacy involvement absent from almost half of TB services in England, report finds The report, authored by the Getting It Right First Time projects team at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, pointed out that pharmacy was absent in 43% of TB services.…
NHS England to commission whooping cough vaccination service through community pharmacies The respiratory syncytial virus and pertussis vaccination service is aimed to help supplement vaccination programmes delivered by GPs and NHS trusts.…
Whooping cough cases increase by 1,600% in a year, data show Data from the UK Health Security Agency show that in 2024, the total number of pertussis cases exceeded the total cases observed during the 2012 whooping cough outbreak in England.…
Identification and management of common eye disorders A summary of the common symptoms and conditions that may be encountered by pharmacists running minor ailment services, including information on assessment, self-care, management and referral.…
Rashes in children Rashes in children are common and may be difficult to differentiate by appearance alone; therefore, it is important to consider the entire clinical presentation in order to make the appropriate diagnosis.…
Test your knowledge of sexual and reproductive health This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of a range of sexually transmitted infections and related health issues.…
Advantages and disadvantages of shorter antimicrobial courses An overview of the available evidence for shorter antimicrobial courses, including how this can be supported in practice and the potential positive impact on antimicrobial resistance.…
