NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service

NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
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NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service

NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.

  1. 12 November: Statins in liver impairment, loperamide in stoma, & molybdenum/technetium shortages

    1 DAY AGO

    12 November: Statins in liver impairment, loperamide in stoma, & molybdenum/technetium shortages

    John Oliver, a quality assurance specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 2nd and 8th November. To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter. Quick links to highlighted resources: Pharmacy First Podcast Series – updated links Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinicians talk about issues surrounding the new service in community pharmacy and try to debunk some of the clinical myths. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pharmacy-first-podcast-series/ Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-loperamide-in-high-output-stoma-or-short-bowel-syndrome/ Using statins in liver impairment We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-statins-in-liver-impairment/ Statins monitoring Medicines monitoring tool https://www.sps.nhs.uk/monitorings/statins-monitoring/ Children’s medicines: resources to support answering questions Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in paediatrics https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/childrens-medicines-useful-resources-to-support-answering-questions/ Managing the shortage of Molybdenum-99 / Technetium-99m generators Supplies are limited till mid-November 2024. Actions and guidance are as provided in National Patient Safety Alert (NatPSA/2024/012/DHSC) issued on 25th October https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-the-shortage-of-molybdenum-99-technetium-99m-generators/ Temperature management for medicines storage video A short video about temperature controlled storage of medicines https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/temperature-management-for-medicines-storage-video/ Safer use of time critical medicines - national scoping review To share your work or to be involved contact lnwh-tr.sps-mso@nhs.net Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/ Podcast description: NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.

    5 min
  2. Introduction to answering questions about medicines

    6 DAYS AGO

    Introduction to answering questions about medicines

    Two of our experienced Medicines Advice Pharmacists, John Minshull and Iram Husain, discuss how medicines advice pharmacists answer queries safely. Quick Links Swallowing difficulties https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/guidance/swallowing-difficulties/ Covert administration of medicines: legal issues https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/covert-administration-of-medicines-legal-issues/ Covert administration of medicines: pharmaceutical issues https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/covert-administration-of-medicines-pharmaceutical-issues/ UKMi Recommended Resource Lists and Tools https://www.ukmi.nhs.uk/Resources?ContentID=3df605e3-ec43-47b7-99ff-aabc3cd91765 SPS MA contact details https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/about-sps/get-in-touch/medicines-information-services-contact-details/

    15 min
  3. 5 November: Prescribing Outlook, PGD template for supply of varenicline, & monthly slide deck

    4 NOV

    5 November: Prescribing Outlook, PGD template for supply of varenicline, & monthly slide deck

    Sheetal Ladva, Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 26th October and 1st November. To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter. Quick links to highlighted resources: Prescribing Outlook 2024 – log in required Our annual output to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/annual-planning-advice-for-new-medicines-prescribing-outlook/ Varenicline for smoking cessation SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/varenicline-for-smoking-cessation/ SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest A slide deck summarising SPS outputs and resources. It should be distributed to relevant healthcare professionals and their teams. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/sps-spotlight-monthly-digest/ Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar Introducing biosimilar ustekinumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-ustekinumab-biosimilar/ Prescribing and switching between modified-release methylphenidate Modified-release methylphenidate capsules and tablets differ. Ensure patients receive appropriate treatment, particularly during periods of supply disruption. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-and-switching-between-modified-release-methylphenidate/ Pharmacy First Podcast Series Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinicians talk about issues surrounding the new service in community pharmacy and try to debunk some of the clinical myths. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pharmacy-first-podcast-series/ Safer use of time critical medicines - national scoping review To share your work or to be involved contact lnwh-tr.sps-mso@nhs.net Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/ Podcast description: NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.

    4 min
  4. Pharmacy First: Children

    21 OCT

    Pharmacy First: Children

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Dr Alicia Demirjian and James Milner about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the new Pharmacy First service to children. Discussion includes practical hints and tips for examining children, how to manage parents’ expectations as well as reassure them about their child’s treatment. (13m 41s) Dr Alicia Demirjian – Paediatric infectious diseases consultant, Evelina Children’s Hospital James Milner – ICD Community Pharmacy Clinical Lead, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Kieran Reynolds – Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First resources https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ Healthier Together guidance (otitis media (earache)) for pharmacists https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/professionals/pharmacists/safety-netting-documents-parents/earacheotitis-media-advice-sheet Medicines for Children – how to give different types of medicines https://www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/advice-guides/giving-medicines/

    14 min
  5. Pharmacy First: Uncomplicated Urinary Tracy Infection

    21 OCT

    Pharmacy First: Uncomplicated Urinary Tracy Infection

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Naomi Fleming and Reena Barai about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes measures taken to limit the impact of antimicrobial resistance from Pharmacy First and why urine dipsticks aren’t recommended in the uncomplicated UTI service in Pharmacy First. (13m 08s) Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First Resources: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ Community Pharmacy England (CPE) FAQs: https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/pharmacy-first-service/pharmacy-first-service-faqs/ TARGET Treating your infection UTI leaflet: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/pluginfile.php/172235/mod_book/chapter/465/TARGET%20TYI-UTI%20leaflet%20V23.5.pdf

    13 min
  6. Pharmacy First: Otitis Media

    21 OCT

    Pharmacy First: Otitis Media

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Professor Nick Francis and Rahul Sharda about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the otitis media service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes information to provide patients who don’t require antibiotics, signposting to resources to help with otoscope examination and why the otitis media service is limited to individuals aged 1-17 years. (15m 50s) Professor Nick Francis – GP & Head of School at School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton Rahul Sharda - Community pharmacist, Butt Lane Pharmacy Kieran Reynolds – Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First resources https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ Healthier Together guidance (otitis media (earache) for pharmacists https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/professionals/pharmacists/safety-netting-documents-parents/earacheotitis-media-advice-sheet NICE otitis media (acute) antimicrobial prescribing guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng91 Otoscope examination resources: CliniSkills: Clinical Examination Skills Training for Community Pharmacists https://www.cliniskills.com/community-pharmacists/ CPPE: Ear, nose and throat examination – advancing clinical assessment skills workshop https://www.cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l/ent-w-01/ CPPE: NHS Pharmacy First: Otitis Media e-learning https://www.cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l/nhsphfrst-e-01/ British Society of Audiology Recommended ear examination procedure https://www.thebsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OD104-54-BSA-Recommended-Procedure-Ear-Examiniation-February-2022.pdf

    16 min
  7. Pharmacy First: Sore Throat

    21 OCT

    Pharmacy First: Sore Throat

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Professor Paul Little and Simran Sirpal about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the sore throat service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes the FeverPAIN score, information to provide patients who don’t require antibiotics, strep A antigen tests, and exclusions from the PGDs. (11m 58s) Professor Paul Little - GP & Professor of Primary Care Simran Sirpal – Community Pharmacist, Sirchem Pharmacy Group Kieran Reynolds – Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First resources https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ Healthier Together guidance (tonsillitis/sore throat) for pharmacists https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/professionals/pharmacists/safety-netting-documents-parents/sore-throat-advice-sheet NICE sore throat (acute) antimicrobial prescribing guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng84 Community Pharmacy England Pharmacy First FAQs https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/pharmacy-first-service/pharmacy-first-service-faqs/ NHS England Direct-to-consumer point-of-care in vitro diagnostic devices for group A streptococcal infections https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/direct-to-consumer-point-of-care-in-vitro-diagnostic-devices-for-group-a-streptococcal-infections/

    12 min
  8. Pharmacy First: Sinusitis

    21 OCT

    Pharmacy First: Sinusitis

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Professor Alastair Hay and Simran Sirpal about some of the clinical issues surrounding the sinusitis service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes why intranasal steroids are first line in suspected bacterial sinusitis, treating patients who are breastfeeding, as well as how to administer nasal sprays. (16m 58s) Professor Alistair Hay – GP & Professor of Primary Care, Bristol Medical School Simran Sirpal – Community Pharmacist, Sirchem Pharmacy Group Kieran Reynolds – Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First resources https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ How to use a nasal spray - The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) https://www.rbht.nhs.uk/sites/nhs/files/How%20to%20use%20a%20nasal%20spray.pdf NICE sinusitis (acute) antimicrobial prescribing guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng79

    17 min
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