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Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor

Defining and understanding medication adherence

20 December 2023Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.

Explaining how to use or take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where comprehension (capability) or language (opportunity) issues have been identified as factors.

Understanding direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) interactions

5 January 2024It is important to understand the risks, mechanisms of interactions and actions to take when prescribing medicines with DOACs.

Reviewing medicines for people at risk of falls

9 January 2024This webinar provided information and guidance on the importance of medication reviews in people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.

Understanding roles and responsibilities of PGD signatories

19 December 2023Patient Group Direction (PGD) signatories include a doctor or dentist, pharmacist and representatives of the authorising body and the professional group.

Swallowing difficulties: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where swallowing difficulties (capability) have been identified as a factor

Using heparins during breastfeeding

19 January 2024Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Risk assessing Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)

12 December 2022Sponsor pharmacy responsibilities when assessing the risk associated with CTIMPs

Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS protocol template (registered pharmacists and in a registered pharmacy) and PGD template for the supply of hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for localised impetigo
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