August 2019 - special edition
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Includes guidance on controlled drugs and pharmacies that hold end of life drugs
Newsletters
We write a newsletter to provide local Care Homes with information about various issues related to medicines. It is produced regularly throughout the year and circulated to managers of care homes via a mailing list.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list please contact us.
The newsletters below have previously been circulated. Any newly produced newsletters will be added below at the time of their circulation.
May 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Exploring Acute Kidney Injury including risk factors, causes and how it can be prevented
December 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Includes a reminder on re medication audits and tips on self-administered medication
June 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Includes info on antihistamines for nasal allergies, medication errors and transdermal patches
March 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Looking at Electronic Medication Administration Records, topical medicines and more
December 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Explores the disposal and reduction of waste medication, inhalers and administering supplements
