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In future, Quarterly Reports will be sent to managers via email instead of being posted. This decision has been made following feedback from many of our customers regarding a preference for a [...]

Ashtons have successfully launched an online ordering facility which is now available to all our customers. The main benefits of online ordering are better cost control; faster ordering process; [...]

This guide provides advice on prevention and control of healthcare associated infections in secondary care settings.   http://www.nice.org.uk/media/842/61/HCAIQualityImprovementGuide.pdf [...]

Regarding medication issues, it recommends assessing whether the patient has access to medication and this should be removed where possible. Using special formulations e.g. paracetamol soluble, [...]

These recommendations are concerned with the care pathway after administration of the emergency adrenaline injection. These include documenting all the clinical features of the suspected [...]

  In order to improve patient involvement, NICE recommends that in hospitals service users should have an opportunity to meet with a specialist mental health pharmacist to discuss medication [...]

A reduction in the maximum recommended doses for citalopram and escitalopram has been recommended due to the risk of QT interval prolongation. Also, they should be used with caution with cardiac [...]

The MHRA has produced an e-learning module on SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors) for healthcare professionals, which is available at no charge on the MHRA website. The e-learning [...]

The Department of Health (DH) has produced revised guidance to facilitate compliance with waste management regulations, reduce carbon impact, increase safety, improve cost savings, and comply [...]

This prescribing guidance has been produced to assist clinical staff working in prisons and other secure environments. Methods of preventing medication diversion are discussed together with [...]