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💊 Haloperidol PK fact: Lipophilic, distributes widely into brain & fat Brain conc. = 10–30× higher than serum Serum t½: ~15–30h Brain t½: ~6.8 days 👉 Even weeks after stopping, brain levels may remain clinically relevant. #PalliativeCare #MedEd #Pharmacology

💊FLIP-FLOP KINETICS📉 Have you ever wondered why immediate-release opioids reach steady state quickly, but modified-release formulations can take 2–3 days? The answer lies in a fascinating pharmacokinetic phenomenon called flip-flop kinetics. Let’s unpack it simply 🧵

Unfortunately, pharmacists currently lack consistent access to training and supervision in PEoLC. Evidence shows knowledge gaps as a consequence. Before making broad claims about assisted dying services, there needs to be a major overhaul in clinical support and supervision.

Prof Derek Willis discussing methadone as an adjuvant analgesic.

Dr Tom Steele presenting on. Navigating Substance Misuse in the Palliative Demographic.