NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service

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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. 16 June: Medication incidents, Evergreen Assessments, & drug interactions

    1d ago

    16 June: Medication incidents, Evergreen Assessments, & drug interactions

    John Oliver, a quality assurance specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 6th and 12th June.   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 with confidence podcast series Exploring real-world prescribing through expert insights, practical tools, and lived experiences to support prescribers in developing safe, confident practice. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-with-confidence-podcast-series/ Responding to medication incidents Practical guidance to support those responding to medication incidents. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/conducting-a-medication-incident-investigation/ Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-evergreen-assessments/ Drug interactions: resources to support clinical decisions Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information on drug interactions https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/drug-interactions-resources-to-support-clinical-decisions/ Managing the risk of confusion between injectable iron products Minimising the risk of confusion between different injectable iron products may prevent inadvertent harm. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-the-risk-of-confusion-between-injectable-iron-products/ Job opportunity Senior Specialist Pharmacy Technician in Medication Safety. https://careers.uhliverpool.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/liverpool-university-hospitals-vacancies#!/job/v7991819 We want to hear from you about – safety challenges with medicines used for mental health conditions https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VpftQ_9Bv0yVm0BqQIO3izrIdNxdvTBGiYJBhRu93FdUNFZZSkNXNjlKT0Q3T0JDQzRWVlcxNzVPNi4u Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences            https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/           Join our WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates      https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i      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'.

    7 min
  2. Prescribing with confidence: SPS tools supporting safe prescribing

    2d ago

    Prescribing with confidence: SPS tools supporting safe prescribing

    Rakhi Aggarwal speaks with Ben Rehman, Lead for Digital at SPS about how prescribers can maximise the use of SPS digital tools, including the medicines monitoring and medicines supply tools. We invite you to share your feedback on our podcast series via a short survey. We would really appreciate your views, whether you’ve listened to one podcast or multiple. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymised and used for research and/or service evaluation purposes. https://forms.office.com/e/ZuSGD1PxVF

    19 min
  3. Prescribing with confidence: When things go wrong in prescribing practice

    2d ago

    Prescribing with confidence: When things go wrong in prescribing practice

    Rakhi Aggarwal speaks with Maria Yousif, Pharmacist and Associate Safety and Learning Lead at NHS Resolution. Maria discusses a hypothetical case scenario, explores duty of candour, and outlines the appropriate steps to take when a prescribing error occurs. We invite you to share your feedback on our podcast series via a short survey. We would really appreciate your views, whether you’ve listened to one podcast or multiple. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymised and used for research and/or service evaluation purposes. forms.office.com/e/ZuSGD1PxVF

    14 min
  4. 9 June: Prescribing with confidence podcasts, mental health medicines safety challenges, & webinars

    Jun 9

    9 June: Prescribing with confidence podcasts, mental health medicines safety challenges, & webinars

    Penny Daynes, Associate Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 30th May and 5th June.   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 with confidence podcast series Exploring real-world prescribing through expert insights, practical tools, and lived experiences to support prescribers in developing safe, confident practice. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-with-confidence-podcast-series/ Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/etonogestrel-nexplanon-implant-for-contraception/ Medication safety update – May 2026 A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/medication-safety-update/ Understanding aseptic services in the NHS Pharmacy aseptic services make ready-to-administer injectable medicines to ensure safe and timely treatment for patients. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/understanding-aseptic-services-in-the-nhs/ Job opportunity Senior Specialist Pharmacy Technician in Medication Safety. https://careers.uhliverpool.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/liverpool-university-hospitals-vacancies#!/job/v7991819 We want to hear from you about – safety challenges with medicines used for mental health conditions https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VpftQ_9Bv0yVm0BqQIO3izrIdNxdvTBGiYJBhRu93FdUNFZZSkNXNjlKT0Q3T0JDQzRWVlcxNzVPNi4u Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences            https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/           Join our WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates      https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i      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'.

    6 min
  5. Prescribing with confidence: The new prescriber experience

    Jun 8

    Prescribing with confidence: The new prescriber experience

    Rakhi Aggarwal interviews Shane Sweeney, Clinical Pharmacist, North Liverpool PCN, about his experience as a newly qualified prescriber. The discussion explores the professional networks he has developed, how he established them, and his transition from community pharmacy into general practice while undertaking his prescribing course. We invite you to share your feedback on our podcast series via a short survey. We would really appreciate your views, whether you’ve listened to one podcast or multiple. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymised and used for research and/or service evaluation purposes. forms.office.com/e/ZuSGD1PxVF

    18 min
  6. Prescribing with confidence: Experienced prescriber insights

    Jun 8

    Prescribing with confidence: Experienced prescriber insights

    Rakhi Aggarwal speaks with Clair Huckerby, Consultant Pharmacist in Primary Care Medicines Optimisation, about her prescribing journey. Clair shares her experience of over 20 years as a prescriber, including how she developed confidence and competence and expanded her scope of practice. We invite you to share your feedback on our podcast series via a short survey. We would really appreciate your views, whether you’ve listened to one podcast or multiple. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymised and used for research and/or service evaluation purposes. forms.office.com/e/ZuSGD1PxVF

    23 min
  7. Prescribing with confidence: Trailer

    Jun 1

    Prescribing with confidence: Trailer

    This episode introduces the Prescribing with Confidence podcast series as trainee pharmacists and a final-year pharmacy student share their key insights from selected episodes. They highlight the value of SPS tools and resources in supporting safe, evidence-based prescribing, the importance of Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) learning materials, and key lessons from exploring prescribing errors and professional responsibility. The conversation also emphasises the importance of building support networks, starting prescribing gradually, and recognising that gaining confidence takes time. Practical tips are offered to those beginning their prescribing journey, encouraging them to seek support and trust their training as they transition into practice. We invite you to share your feedback on our podcast series via a short survey. We would really appreciate your views, whether you’ve listened to one podcast or multiple. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymised and used for research and/or service evaluation purposes. forms.office.com/e/ZuSGD1PxVF

    11 min
  8. Liver Transplant

    12/15/2025

    Liver Transplant

    Kieran Reynolds talks to Fatema Jessa about liver transplant. Discussion includes what liver transplant is, why it is performed, how patients are managed post liver-transplant and the role of pharmacy professionals (both secondary and primary care) in managing these patients. Fatema Jessa - Consultant Pharmacist – Hepatology and Liver Transplant and NCL Digital Pharmacy Network at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Kieran Reynolds - Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: The British Liver Trust’s information on Liver transplant https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/organ-transplantation/liver/living-with-a-liver-transplant/liver-transplant-medicines/%22HYPERLINK%20%22https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-transplant/ The British Liver Trust’s information on life after liver transplant https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-transplant/life-after-liver-transplant/%22%20/l%20%22Immunosuppression%20medicines The NHS Blood and Transplant’s information on liver transplantation medicines https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/organ-transplantation/liver/living-with-a-liver-transplant/liver-transplant-medicines/ SPS Drug monitoring tool https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/tools/drug-monitoring/ The Pharmaceutical Journal (PJ) article on medicines management in adult patients undergoing liver transplantation https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/medicines-management-in-adult-patients-undergoing-liver-transplantation The Green Book: information on vaccines for vaccine preventable diseases  https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-book#the-green-book NHS Business Services Authority information on NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc

    22 min
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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'.

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    NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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