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Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations

13 September 2023Certain medicines require additional monitoring and dose adjustments when switching between solid dose and liquid formulations.

Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids

13 September 2023Bioavailability, release profile and licensed uses are some of the considerations needed when changing between solid dose and liquid formulations.

Social prescribing and pharmacy - an ‘on the couch’ conversation

12 September 2023An opportunity to hear how a social prescriber and pharmacist work together in primary care, with hints and ideas on how to reach out and collaborate

Managing pharmaceutical waste

1 September 2023Guidance and principles for managing waste generated from the use of medicines.

Identifying types of pharmaceutical waste and disposal containers

1 September 2023Guidance on the appropriate container to use when disposing pharmaceutical waste.

Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste

1 September 2023Classification of sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste and guidance on the appropriate disposal containers to use.

Managing Controlled Drugs (CD) waste

1 September 2023Legislation and regulation governing the waste management of controlled drugs (CDs).
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Responding to Annex 1 EU GMP changes

10 August 2023A summary of the August 2022 changes to Annex 1 EU GMP, including responses from the MHRA, and QA committee guidance

Treating opioid dependence during breastfeeding

1 August 2023Methadone is the preferred choice of treatment for opioid dependence during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using unlicensed medicines

28 July 2023The decision to use an unlicensed medicine is a shared responsibility and must meet the patient's special clinical need.