NECS Medicines

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are focussed on helping commissioners to achieve the highest quality, most cost-effective outcomes across the NHS.

[PrescQIPP CIC @PrescQIPP]

Congratulations to @NorthEnglandCSU, highly commended in the '#CareHomes' category for their project 'Tees Valley Integrated Delivery Model for Enhanced Medicines Optimisation Support to Care Homes'.

Thank you to everyone who entered the PrescQIPP Annual Awards!

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

However for people with asthma, we do NOT recommend these as standard. If someone’s asthma is bad enough to consider steroids it is essential they're assessed by a healthcare professional. Even at this busy time, getting early support for any problems with your lungs is critical.

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

*THREAD* We’ve been made aware of some posts on social media, saying that if you have a respiratory/lung disease your GP will issue a rescue pack of steroids and antibiotics. This is recommended for some people with COPD to be used as part of a personalised plan.

[North East and North Cumbria NHS @NENC_NHS]

The region’s NHS is appealing to the public to take sensible steps to help reduce the spread of #COVID19

For more information and guidance, please read here:

https://t.co/SmKRC67mNW

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

The#RedBagScheme means better person centred care for care home residents. The scheme has benefits for both patients and the #NHS, facilitating a smoother handover between care home, ambulance and hospital staff.
Info: https://t.co/7zAWhrgNdc

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

We are advising pharmacies to recall all batches of #valsartan containing medicines made by Dexcel Pharma Ltd and Accord Healthcare as a precaution.

For further info, visit: https://t.co/1QmiyN2xYb

#ThinkPatientSafety

[Regional Drug & Therapeutics Centre @RDTC_Rx]

A Class 1 Drug alert for #Valsartan has been issued - immediate recall required. Visit https://t.co/rNFfVwYslC for affected brands and batch numbers

[NECS @NHSnecs]

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic registered #pharmacy technician to join our highly skilled and experienced team, in delivering medicines optimisation services across the Tees Valley and Darlington area.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/h9wQFSlrez

#NHSjobs

[NECS @NHSnecs]

70 years old today! Over the last 70 years the #NHS has transformed the health and wellbeing of the nation and become the envy of the world. Happy birthday NHS! #NHS70 👨🏼‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️🎉🎈

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

The lives of #pharmacists, their teams and the medicines they manage have changed dramatically since the NHS was created. Here's 3 milestones from the past 70 years but read about many more in @PJOnline_News https://t.co/iRDLgARN5x #NHS70

[linthorpesurgery @drslinthorpe]

It’s not just us! As you all know the NHS doesn’t have unlimited funds. Lots of small savings adds up to thousands of pounds which the NHS can use for the greater good. Join us in protecting our health service for when we really need it.

[Regional Drug & Therapeutics Centre @RDTC_Rx]

The latest Drug Safety Update from @MHRAgovuk is online: includes warnings on #denosumab & #dolutegravir. Find it at https://t.co/cIRgwJlBu6

[Cliodna McNulty @Cliodna_McNulty]

If your #CCG are interested in increasing your staffs confidence in Giving TARGET presentation contact @TARGETabx : great materials @rpharms @biainfection @IPS_Infection https://t.co/rkn0dsZ8L2

[Regional Drug & Therapeutics Centre @RDTC_Rx]

Don't forget, details of the #valproate pregnancy prevention programme are available at: https://t.co/YWFuHn4TV7

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

We have launched a joint resource to support you when talking to women and girls who have been prescribed #valproate medicines. It includes a decision pathway and key points for consideration - please take a look: https://t.co/JUryJmLbUm

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

CCA launches audit on #valproate for community pharmacies to help pharmacists and their teams review and reflect on current practice and to assess what changes may need to be made to meet new @MHRAgovuk reqs. Starts in July: https://t.co/wEc8YKhJ63

[NECS @NHSnecs]

.@AHSN_NENC has joined forces with NECS to drive forward a pioneering initiative, designed to improve medicine usage and health outcomes for patients across the region.

Find out more: https://t.co/svWEVEPJpa

#PatientCare

[NECS @NHSnecs]

We were recently tasked with raising patient and public awareness around the cost of prescribing medicines that are available from pharmacies and high street outlets.

A number of engaging and informative materials were created to encourage self-care 👉 https://t.co/gNF5sJvJcN

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

If you are a woman on #valproate or the parent of a daughter on #valproate, it's important you know about the risks. Please see the patient card and patient booklet here: https://t.co/SwkB4A4Pmx

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

#NHS chief Simon Stevens has today welcomed the High Court’s decisive rejection of a legal challenge to no longer routinely fund homeopathy on the NHS as an action to curb prescriptions for medicines that can be bought over the counter or are of low value. https://t.co/1ey8TpJf6H