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Evaluating the quality of UK Manufactured Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of UK manufactured Specials

Evaluating the quality of imported Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of imported unlicensed medicines

Medication Safety Update

21 June 2024A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Using domperidone for low milk supply

21 June 2024Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.

ACEI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

20 June 2024A range of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties

ARB suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

20 June 2024A range of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (angiotensin receptor blockers, ARB) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Purchasing for safety

19 June 2024Using principles of purchasing for safety when making purchasing decisions supports the safe clinical use of medicines and can minimise inadvertent harm

Investigating suspected tampering with medicines

11 June 2024A systematic approach should be taken to responding to reports of possible malicious tampering, securing the evidence, and seeking specialist advice and support

Using and prescribing thiamine in alcohol dependence

6 June 2024Intramuscular and intravenous thiamine can be used to prevent complications of alcohol dependence such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy.

Navigating difficult conversations with confidence

5 June 2024This event explored why conversations with patients and colleagues can be challenging. Speakers shared insights and strategies to enhance confidence.
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