There had been occasions when this nurse had been prescribed too much medication & also periods when she had requested repeat prescriptions early.
Despite the importance of medicines and vaccines during this pandemic, pharmacist voices have not cut through when it comes to the public discourse.
The Drug Tariff in England and Wales lists most medicines which can be prescribed and dispensed against an NHS Prescription .
Without looking on your PMR system or the BNF or any other source, would you know what to dispense to the patient?
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has changed their stance on Covid-19 rapid antibody testing in UK community pharmacies.
It is therefore probable, that due to a lack of a measuring jug, Mr MF guessed his first dose from the larger methadone bottles with tragic consequences.
This prescription error has in the opinion of the Coroner, on a balance of probability, made a contribution to the haemorrhage.
Dr June Raine has been appointed as the MHRA new Chief Executive, having been the interim CEO since 2019.
Further concerns are emerging about the £500 pandemic ‘thank you’ payment promised to health and care staff by Nicola Sturgeon.
The GMC has published updated guidance on prescribing, to support doctors who are increasingly seeing patients via remote and virtual consultations.
Instant dentist is an innovative business that will help pharmacies extend their digital impact but also deliver preventative dental care to people.
Ian Strachan is a community pharmacy owner contractor. He owns a number of pharmacies in England. He was Chair of the NPA between 2014 to 2018.
The report, published by HSIB, sets out a case where a medication error with warfarin contributed to the death of a 79-year-old man.
