Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni

We are a multi professional group of experienced non-medical prescribers teaching student NMPs to prescribe competently and safely in their specialist roles.

[Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni @NonPrescribing]

Today @jayde119 had the pleasure of talking at the paediatric NMP conference arranged by @boltonnhsft .

It was great to share our plans to support Designated Prescribing Practitioners and programme development . Both which will improve the learners experience 😊

[Luvjit Kaur Kandula @luvjitkandula]

A great opportunity for community pharmacists and wider PC in GM. It’s a great development opportunity for pharmacists and team members leading local change .. network, learn and grow 🎉

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

Following a consultation, the Government has put in place amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 in regards to the dispensing of valproate-containing medicines. Find out about how this could affect you in the latest edition of Regulate >>> https://t.co/tv71IG3G1F

[Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni @NonPrescribing]

@SalfordDiabetes Congratulations 👏

[Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni @NonPrescribing]

Something to think about when we ask you to think is your drug cost effective?

Not just the price of that drug, but the cost to your patient to prescribe or not prescribe but also the cost to the environment #ecofriendly #greenerNHS

[Louise Ryan @dr_lou_ryan]

Looking forward to handing out these Inhaler Techniqe Toolkits to my Primary Care colleagues tomorrow! Green prescribing is definitely still on the agenda! 👍🫁#breathegreenLLR
#respIsBest
Massive thank you to @murph_ac for setting up this fantastic initiative 👏

[NHSE TEL Team @NHSE_TEL]

A new course on prescribing intravenous fluids in adults is now available for healthcare professionals to access for free in the SCRIPT programme: https://t.co/q6sKzhmpVt @safeprescriber

[Pharmaceutical Press @PharmPress]

Remember that all BNF content is available in the BNF app. That includes BNF guidance on topics such as prescribing in renal and hepatic impairment, and prescribing for the elderly.

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

@bmj_company @RCPCHtweets @NICEComms

[Save Antibiotics @saveantibiotics]

31-36% of children and 43-56% of adults diagnosed with common bacterial infections are inappropriately prescribed #antibiotics. https://t.co/sVZJdLmHLv

[Journal of Prescribing Practice @PrescribingPrac]

Are you a NMP who prescribes medications during pregnancy? Check out this new article from @PrescribingPrac for insights and recommendations on safe and effective prescribing practices for pregnant patients https://t.co/TMyY6Dwecp

[Medicines Update @NHSGGCMeds]

Errors involving #insulin can cause serious harm to patients
Accurate #prescribing is essential to maintain #PatientSafety
This is the 2nd in a series of blogs on the safe use of insulin for adults in hospital
https://t.co/RVpqaADbVQ
#NHSGGCstaff #MedicationSafety

[RSAP Journal @RSAPjournal]

This study employed a Delphi panel of experts to produce a core set of skills for prescribing pharmacist, aiming to promote standardisation of training and assessment for pharmacist prescribers. https://t.co/FfVqElVaA4

[Aileen (Parke) O’Hare💊 @ParkeAileen]

Interesting consensus study ..
Core clinical skills required by prescribing pharmacists

▪️Respiratory rate
▪️Pulse
▪️Blood pressure
▪️Oxygen saturation
▪️Peak expiratory flow rate
▪️Anxiety/Depression score
▪️NEWS
▪️Urinalysis
▪️Respiratory Exam

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

We've published new guidance to support the revised entry requirements for Pharmacist Independent Prescriber training. Read all about it here >> https://t.co/LB3nXDcsER

[Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni @NonPrescribing]

Merry Christmas from the NMP team, we hope you have a lovely time with your friends and family. Have a little break from studying and come back in the new year with a clear and rested mind. See you all on 3rd January

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Must-read of the week: Fantastic work reducing anticholinergic prescribing by @ACBscore and colleagues!

@JohnboyVaughan @ELHT_NHS @ELHTPharmacy

https://t.co/lRKkZdlOjP

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Exclusive: Experts have raised concerns over "unorthodox" prescribing of HRT that may put women at a greater risk of bleeding and cancer

https://t.co/dMCAsBUbqo

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Becoming a pharmacist independent prescriber: eight tips for success

https://t.co/KnBdTBQlIG

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

BREAKING

Pharmacists given emergency powers to supply alternatives for three phenoxymethylpenicillin oral solutions without a change to the prescription

https://t.co/xNpyjVouo6

[Yellow Card WM @YellowCardWM]

This week's #PharmacoQuiz difficulty ⭐️⭐️
Which antibiotic is safe to use for a patient with myasthenia gravis?

[Non Medical Prescribing Team @BoltonUni @NonPrescribing]

🤣🤣🤣 #antibiotics