**Call for abstracts/posters for the 50th UKMi Conference** Less than 4 weeks now to submit an abstract. Deadline is 28th October 2024 by 5pm Share your: - practice research - audits/QI projects - service development and innovation Find out more here ukmi.nhs.uk/Conference?Con…

Have you come across the term 'sulfa allergy' before? It is misleading, restrictive and should be avoided. Find out more in our updated article, managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy Available ⤵️: sps.nhs.uk/articles/manag…

📣 Prescribing Outlook 2024 has been published! Log in using your NHS email address to view and download content. Available: sps.nhs.uk/articles/annua…

Ever used this page before? Really useful for pharmacy teams to help affected patients in both hospital and community. Now it is new and shiny :)

Starting the day here at the #UKCPAConf with great discussions on navigating the financial landscape of healthcare services and medicines 💶

Very interesting session. Why don't we routinely work out if a drug will work for a patient before they potentially are harmed. Can they have codeine or will it give them side effects? Will clopidogrel work? The science/technology is there - is the pharmacy workforce ready?

Honoured to be attending today's conference with such wonderful guests Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE 🕉 and Royal Pharmaceutical Society President Claire Anderson. Engaging in insightful discussions and networking with pharmacy leaders to drive forward our shared goals. #ukcpaconf

Our 2024 in numbers See our headline outputs in thread below #DoOnceAndShare Medicines Advice (1/5)

It’s time for THE charger. Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging electronic devices in the EU. It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need. #DigitalEU

Do you know how medicines get their name? 🤔Find out more in this video.

A real pleasure to be more involved this year and hopefully we can get everyone thinking #digital. How can #AI be used responsibly in Medicines information? How can I get help to learn more about useful technology in my job ? Hopefully all questions answered! #UKMi2025

Did you know that if you have a medicines information/advice component to your role and work in a formal MI setting, you can now register as a member of the UKMI network? Use the ‘Join the UKMi network’ link on our website to sign up! ukmi.nhs.uk

Use of technology in healthcare is rapidly moving forward so MI/MA needs to adapt to change. Anna Burgess @annab3499 & David Preece David Preece from UKMi Technology & Innovation group share knowledge and inspire delegates to incorporate technologies into service delivery #UKMi2025

Hope everyone finds this page useful. The amount of lactose in medicines shouldn't be a problem for most patients. If you need to check if a drug contains it then there are tips on how to find out too! #doonceandshare

BREAKING: The West of England has a Mayor that only 25% voted for. 3 in 4 voters chose a different candidate and didn't get the chance to pick their second option. Regardless of which party you support, one thing is clear: this is not a democratic mandate. The system is broken.

The changes in eligibility for NHS Covid-19 vaccination in the UK this year have caused confusion among the public because of the increase in the age of the target group from 65 to 75 and the removal of younger people with long-term medical conditions from the eligible group.