Medication safety

MHRA launches Yellow Card ‘biobank’ to learn how genes affect medicines safety

Allopurinol skin reactions will be first focus for voluntary biobank pilot

MHRA highlights Nordic pregabalin risk study

Slightly higher risk of major congenital malformations when pregabalin is taken in pregnancy.

Metformin batch recalled due to NDMA contamination

A batch of metformin oral solution has been urgently recalled by the MRHA.

Lloyds superintendent to head up patient safety group

Victoria Steele is the new chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group.

Pharmacy safety organisation targets LASA errors

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group cites reducing look alike, sound alike errors as one of its top priorities for 2020.

Patient safety news update

Highlights from NPA director of pharmacy Leyla Hannbeck's latest report.

NICE QS171 sets standards for meds management in social care

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published Quality Standard (QS171) on medicines management for people receiving social care in the community.

 

NICE QS171 sets standards for meds management in social care

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published Quality Standard (QS171) on medicines management for people receiving social care in the community.

 

CCA launches audit on valproate safety

The CCA is urging all community pharmacies to participate.

Brexit Health Alliance warns over spread of 'super infections'

The Alliance says that public health issues must be addressed upfront by Brexit negotiators.

Availability of adrenaline auto-injectors

Tell patients not to worry - other brands are available.

NPA explores access to care in patient roundtable

The roundtable was the first in a series of themed NPA discussions with key stakeholders.

NPA explores access to care in patient roundtable

The roundtable was the first in a series of themed NPA discussions with key stakeholders.

NHS to fund care home pharmacists in England

NHS trials show care home pharmacists reduce emergency hospital admissions and also lead to meaningful savings.

NHS to fund care home pharmacists in England

NHS trials show care home pharmacists reduce emergency hospital admissions and also lead to meaningful savings.

Take care with Buccolam syringes

Pharmacists have been reminded to speak to parents and carers about carefully inspecting Buccolam pre-filled plastic syringes before giving the medicine.