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For #MedsSafetyWeek, we conducted a competition for wards to identify meds errors or near misses & share key learnings to enhance patient safety. Thanks to everyone who took part. Here’s a snapshot of some entries. Stay tuned for results tomorrow! Angela Wood Victoria Peach (she / her)

Great to be Royal Pharmaceutical Society #RPSConf24 with Sarah Tinsley presenting the work done to evaluate use and impact of our UKCPA #periophandbook

Well done team 👏ensuring optimisation and safety for our elective surgical patients YasminaH Charlotte Makanga 💊

🌟 Results are in! Huge thanks to all 11 entries—such fantastic work that we had a joint 1st place! 🎉 Congratulations to Enlli and Moelwyn for taking the top spot, and a big shoutout to our runners-up: Children’s Wards & CCU. Amazing job, everyone! 👏 #MedSafetyWeek

Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales received a warm welcome from the Central BCUHB Primary Care team last week! Great to hear such enthusiasm around the future of pharmacy and some of the groundbreaking work this team is doing 👏🤩 Find out more about the #PharmacyVisionWales 👇👇 rpharms.com/wales/pharmacy…

🎄 We hope your Christmas was restful and bright, As we step toward the New Year’s light. On the 12 Days of Christmas, let’s make it clear: Safe medication use is our goal this year! Follow along and learn each day, For health and safety, the smart way. 🎁

🎵 On the second day of Christmas a key tip for you: Timely meds are vital; delays won’t do!⏰ Stay on schedule, make timing a priority, It’s the key to safety and medication reliability. Keep this in mind as the holidays unwind, For a healthy New Year, be timely and kind! 🎄

🎵 On the 3rd day of Christmas, we share to keep you right: Insulin safety needs the Six Rights ✔️ Right person ✔️ Right insulin ✔️ Right time ✔️ Right device ✔️ Right dose ✔️ Right strength Double-check each step for safety each day, To manage your insulin the proper way! 💉🎄

🎵 On the 4th day of Christmas, a key tip to share: Check discharge prescriptions with extra care! Ensure they’re correct to avoid medication woes, Preventing errors and readmission shows. Double-check details before you depart, For safe medication, it’s a smart start! 🎄✨

🎵 On the 5th day of Christmas, we highlight this clue: Monitor blood glucose—it’s vital to do! For diabetic care, keep levels in range, Check capillary glucose to avoid something strange. Timely checks mean safer days, For health and wellness, it always pays! 🎄💉

🎵 On the 6th day of Christmas, a patch tip for you: Transdermal safety is what we pursue! 📋 Use the patch chart—document with care, Where it’s placed, so all are aware. Timely application keeps treatment on track, For safe, effective care that won’t look back! 🎄✨

🎵 On the 7th day of Christmas, let’s breathe easy and say: Oxygen safety leads the way! 🔧 Open both valves, set the flow rate right, Feel the oxygen flow—your guiding light. Check cylinder levels, ensure there’s enough, Store it safely to avoid any rough. 🎄✨

🎵 On the 8th day of Christmas, we wish you good cheer, A safe, healthy start to a bright New Year! 🎉 When prescribing meds, take extra care, Double-check details, be precise and aware. Clear instructions keep patients secure, For safety in treatment, let’s all be sure! 🎄✨

🎵 On the 9th day of Christmas, here’s a safety key: Store all medications responsibly! 🔒 Keep them locked, cool, and dry, Out of patient reach—here’s why: Safe storage prevents harm and delay, Protecting health every single day! 🎄✨

🎵 On the 11th day of Christmas, a crucial tip to know: Prescribe antibiotics right to keep resistance low! 🩺 Review and monitor treatment with care, Only when needed should antibiotics be there. Smart prescribing helps health thrive, Keeping their power and care alive! 🎄✨

The awesome pharmacy team Betsi Cadwaladr

🎵On the 12th day of Christmas, we’d like to say, Thank you for following guidance each day. 👏Remember the 5 Rights to keep care in line: ✔️Right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. For safety in meds, your efforts we cheer, Wishing health and happiness in the coming year✨

Pharmacy teams involved in supporting care home residents have a look at this. The first national faculty for pharmacy professionals who provide clinical care for people in care homes. Membership also gives you access to PCPA resources. Join us on 12 Feb! Please share 😀

Fantastic to see Betsi Cadwaladr Amber Smith Advanced Practice Pharmacist featured. Pharmacy teams play a vital role in managing medication-related issues, alleviate pressure on EDs & improving care for frail elderly patients to prevent hospital admissions bcuhb.nhs.wales/news/2025/new-…