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Medicines Optimisation

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Integrated care

Report calls for community pharmacy ARRS funding to address workforce challenges

Sector can play a much bigger role in medicines optimisation if right levers are in place, says new report.

28 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

MP tries to resuscitate drug price labelling legislation to cut waste

Patients should be encouraged to 'do their bit' to cut spending, says South Thanet MP

27 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Older people's health

Age UK urges Government action on polypharmacy

Age UK warns that inappropriate polypharmacy is jeopardising the health and safety of older people. 

26 Aug 2019 , 1 Min Article

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GPs disregard pharmacist recommendations in new study

GPs trialling a new model of care were often reluctant to follow pharmacist recommendations, say researchers.

14 Jul 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

Availability of adrenaline auto-injectors

Tell patients not to worry - other brands are available.

10 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

NPA explores access to care in patient roundtable

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

23 Mar 2018 , 1 Min Article