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It was #WorldPharmacistDay yesterday.
Current pharmacist life can be described by mugs - faded, chipped but a coffee filled #medicinesinformation or #medicinesadvice pharmacist.
#workingfromhome
#alwayslearning
#liveoutsideyourcomfortzone
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It’s World #AMR Awareness Week.
Did you know misusing antibiotics leads to drug resistance and side effects?
Learn about #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
ALT A graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” followed by a pill and question-mark icon. Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X reads: “Antibiotics are safe to use without a prescription.” Another speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark reads: “Only use antibiotics if prescribed. Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can lead to resistance and side effects.”
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The changes in eligibility for NHS Covid-19 vaccination in the UK this year have caused confusion among the public because of the increase in the age of the target group from 65 to 75 and the removal of younger people with long-term medical conditions from the eligible group.
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BREAKING: The West of England has a Mayor that only 25% voted for.
3 in 4 voters chose a different candidate and didn't get the chance to pick their second option.
Regardless of which party you support, one thing is clear: this is not a democratic mandate. The system is broken.
I would prefer to have remained in the EU. We were still non schengen.
I welcome visitors to my country - unfortunately, it's now £10pp and an online form prior to entry.
Don't get caught out, but please still consider coming to say Hi :)
Starting today, almost all foreign visitors to the UK must go online and pay £10 for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
One key exception: Irish citizens, who have a golden ticket to enter the UK and travel anywhere in the EU without undue red tape.
independent.co.uk/travel/new…
Hope everyone finds this page useful.
The amount of lactose in medicines shouldn't be a problem for most patients. If you need to check if a drug contains it then there are tips on how to find out too!
#doonceandshare
🆕People with lactose intolerance may request lactose-free medicines. Our article explores why lactose, when present as an excipient, is unlikely to be an issue for most ⬇️
sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessin…
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Did you know that if you have a medicines information/advice component to your role and work in a formal MI setting, you can now register as a member of the @UKMedicinesInfo network?
Use the ‘Join the UKMi network’ link on our website to sign up! ukmi.nhs.uk/
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Use of technology in healthcare is rapidly moving forward so MI/MA needs to adapt to change. Anna Burgess @annab3499 & David Preece @DPMedInfo from UKMi Technology & Innovation group share knowledge and inspire delegates to incorporate technologies into service delivery #UKMi2025
A real pleasure to be more involved this year and hopefully we can get everyone thinking #digital.
How can #AI be used responsibly in Medicines information?
How can I get help to learn more about useful technology in my job ?
Hopefully all questions answered!
#UKMi2025
The @UKMedicinesInfo 50th conference starts on Thursday, yng Nghaerdydd 🥳
Looking forward to presenting a workshop with @DPMedInfo, chair of UKMi Technology & Innovation Group on how we can use available technologies to support MI/MA practice.
#UKMi2025 #MedicinesAdvice
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It’s time for THE charger.
Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging electronic devices in the EU.
It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need.
#DigitalEU
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Our 2024 in numbers
See our headline outputs in thread below
#DoOnceAndShare
Medicines Advice
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ALT Infographic showcasing various services and resources related to Medicines Advice, including, clinical enquiry answering, horizon scanning and biosimilars and key generics.
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Honoured to be attending today's conference with such wonderful guests @drmahendrapatel and @rpharms President Claire Anderson. Engaging in insightful discussions and networking with pharmacy leaders to drive forward our shared goals. #ukcpaconf
Very interesting session. Why don't we routinely work out if a drug will work for a patient before they potentially are harmed.
Can they have codeine or will it give them side effects?
Will clopidogrel work?
The science/technology is there - is the pharmacy workforce ready?
Excited to have the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at the panel discussion on pharmacogenomics #UKCPAConf Pharmacogenomics is reshaping the landscape of clinical pharmacy #Pharmacy
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Starting the day here at the #UKCPAConf with great discussions on navigating the financial landscape of healthcare services and medicines 💶
Up early for the @UKCPA conference this morning. Looking forward to learning and seeing colleagues from around the UK. #UKCPA #UKCPAconf
First coffee please...🙏
Ever used this page before?
Really useful for pharmacy teams to help affected patients in both hospital and community.
Now it is new and shiny :)
High dose loperamide can be prescribed to reduce stoma output or in short bowel syndrome.
Our updated article discusses licensing, dosing and monitoring of loperamide for these indications.
Check it out, available ⤵️: sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-lo…
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📣 Prescribing Outlook 2024 has been published!
Log in using your NHS email address to view and download content.
Available: sps.nhs.uk/articles/annual-p…
ALT Imagine with of a lense viewing the horizon. Text says: Prescribing Outlook 2024. Now published. Created to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS in England.
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Have you come across the term 'sulfa allergy' before?
It is misleading, restrictive and should be avoided.
Find out more in our updated article, managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy
Available ⤵️: sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing…