From the category archives:

Updates

Hospital Associated Infection (HAI) – Not on my watch

November 13, 2009

A series of very useful information on how to prevent Hospital Associated Infection. Very relevant to the UK as well and chimes with the work done by Dr Kieran Hand at Southampton University Hospitals Trust.

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Antibiotics: The Perfect Storm – Our Summary

October 30, 2009

by Kazeem Olalekan MRPharmS
On Tuesday the 20th of October 2009, the Southampton Branch of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society hosted a presentation by Dr Kieran Hand, Consultant Pharmacist– Anti-infectives at Southampton University Hospitals Trust. It was a remarkably successful evening on a number of fronts and I will highlight these here:

The Speaker

Dr Kieran Hand is a [...]

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We were there alright (the C&D Conference)

October 20, 2009

We were at the Chemist and Druggist (C&D) conference held at the NEC in Birmingham on the 11th of October 2009 and we loved it. We recommend that you attend next year’s event. We definitely switched onto the topical discussions. The big picture is becoming even clearer!

The presentations by Sue Sharp (PSNC Chief Executive) and [...]

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Responsible Pharmacist and IT Tools

October 20, 2009

At bookapharmacist.com we like to recognise a good level of preparedness of the IT tools we have to work with in community pharmacy. This case echoes the point that was made by MUROnline in relation to the proposed unified MUR interface (UMI): “The pace of implementation of software changes is determined by the speed of [...]

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Dr Keith Ridge discusses the Pharmacy White Paper (2008)

October 1, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4UTmU04cQ8
Department of Health | 2008

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Something for the Pharmacy Technician and Support Staff

September 6, 2009

Iforg Limited quietly launched the Cornwall project (motto: nil volentibus arduum = nothing is impossible for the willing) on the 31st of August 2009. This is a project designed to complement the bookapharmacist project for Technicians and Pharmacy support staff.

A group of pharmacists are navigating through the changes in our profession and this is an [...]

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Pharmacy Training Providers in Hampshire

August 12, 2009

We thought we will sign post you to the key pharmacy training providers in Hampshire. This is partly to let you know where to search for training events should you fall into the categories of pharmacists working in Hampshire and not getting the appropriate training. An partly to highlight some important upcoming events in the [...]

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Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors

August 12, 2009

We have just receive some indication from the manufacturers (Sanofi Aventis + Bristol-Myer Squibb ) that Clopidogrel-containing medicines and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ’should be avoided unless absolutely necessary’. The preliminary studies indicate a cytochrome P450-type interaction.
Clopidogrel is a pro-drug which is metabolised in the liver, partially by the cytochrome P450 complex. Hence any medication [...]

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Don’t forget to vote

July 9, 2009

The deadline for casting your vote on the Changes to the Royal Charter is Monday 20th of July 2009. This is important and your vote will determine the direction of our society. You should have received the Ballot Paper (shown).
Why vote?

If you want a new professional leadership body which will provide you with the products [...]

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Update 04 – 10/03/09

March 13, 2009

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