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Good refresher on anti-depressant switches

[NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service @NHS_SPS]

How do you switch between tricyclic, SSRI and related antidepressants?

This updated Q&A provides advice on the risks and suggested strategies for switching between tricyclic, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and related antidepressants: https://t.co/JlzHnImIw1

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On behalf of the Pharmabuddy team we would like to wish our 4200 members a Happy New Year!

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A good reference source for antibiotic guidance

[HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) @hpscireland]

Irish healthcare workers have an excellent knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. For more information and guidance on prescribing visit https://t.co/XDGBMqSELs #EAAD2019 #KeepAntibioticsWorking

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Are you up to date with all the medication that should be prescribed by brand?

[Pharmacy Study Buddy @PharmStudyBuddy]

Are you familiar with which medicines should be prescribed by brand? And why?

Handy resource:
https://t.co/8jWbfzZEaG

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Great refresher on eczema for all of us

[Guidelines in Practice from Medscape @GinP_Medscape]

Become more confident in identifying people with eczema with our article on how to diagnose, treat, and manage #Eczema in #PrimaryCare 📖🔍 #GinPTopTips

Read ten top tips here 👉 https://t.co/u9r0GOpKGs

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Emerade recall for anyone who missed the letter last week

[HPRA @TheHPRA]

We are advising users of Emerade pens to return them to their pharmacy to be replaced with an alternative product. For more information check link below #Patientsafety
https://t.co/s83HQP0IbP

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As we all know at this stage multiple ranitidine products have been recalled today. Here's a good article with information on the concerns

[WebMD @WebMD]

A substance that could cause cancer has been found in some ranitidine heartburn and ulcer medicines, including the brand-name drug Zantac, and the source of this contamination is being investigated, according to the FDA. https://t.co/EFQLuy2TGX

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We're all great at giving advice on starting medication but what about stopping medication?? Here's a great app for your phone full of great guidelines and advice

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Got your phone out? The Bruyere #deprescribing guidelines channel on the IAM Medical Guidelines app is now available. Download for Android: https://t.co/7oTCEyaIY9 Download for iOS: https://t.co/dj3qJrocPK

Access up-to-date deprescribing guideline resources on-demand.

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Quiz time!!!!

[The Medication Safety Minute @medsafetymin]

Clarithromycin . .  . a tangled web of interactions. Don't get caught! 🕷

@stjamesdublin @FOAmed @MedEd #medicationsafety

https://t.co/FVQoseZCYY

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Great refresher on contraception options for those over 40

[Guidelines in Practice from Medscape @GinP_Medscape]

Do you know which methods of contraception are safe and suitable for women aged over 40 years? Read our article by Dr @katiebee111 and Valerie Warner Findlay where they discuss @FSRH_UK contraception recommendations. #Sexualhealth #HCSM #Contraception

👉 https://t.co/PUAD7YJV0d

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Great CPD idea to refresh your acne knowledge

[National Medicines Information Centre (NMIC) @NationalNmic]

A 2019 update to the ICGP quick reference guide on Acne Management in Primary Care is available at:
https://t.co/kRmoHXrEf9

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Patients are now presenting to pharmacies with Giant Hogweed burns especially in the Limerick area. Its important to be aware of these burns and their implications such as severe photosensitivity and blindness of the sap gets in the patients eye

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

Limerick is trying to control the spread of giant hogweed, a dangerous invasive species | https://t.co/wGk5kHkLZG

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A quick and easy reference sourse for any HPV Vaccine queries

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Want to inform yourself about HPV? You'll find a wealth of information about HPV and the HPV vaccine at https://t.co/bkrr7SZUh1. We also recommend speaking to a trusted health professional like your GP or Pharmacist. #ProtectOurFuture

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An interesting article to help deal with vegan queries

[NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service @NHS_SPS]

Excipients: What are the general considerations for vegan patients?

Excipients are used in the manufacture of medicines for various purposes and may be derived from animals.

For advice: https://t.co/QDY0yrEFzQ

[NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service @NHS_SPS]

Feeling the heatwave? ☀️

Interested in which medicines could cause problems for patients during a heatwave?

Then check out this page: https://t.co/FtLwnjzV5e

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Six new regional health areas

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

NEW: In a major step towards restructuring our health services, Minister for Health @SimonHarrisTD announces six new regional health areas.

This is a key day for the delivery of #Sláintecare and for the reform of our health service.

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More updates from the FSRH on contraception

[College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare @COSRH_UK]

Currently, it is estimated that over half of women in the UK are #overweight or obese. #Obesity rates continue to rise amongst women of reproductive age. FSRH releases new advice on #contraception for women who are overweight or have obesity https://t.co/VeIEj96o3G #guidelines

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Here's a nice summary on the dispensing requirements for Oral Nutritional Supplements

[Excellent Pharmacist @ExPharmAcademy]

What you need to know about the new PCRS rules around Oral Nutritional Supplements https://t.co/u5bGMOqiXE

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An interesting read on the Medical Cannabis Access Programme

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

This legislation now means that commercial operators whose #cannabis products meet the specified requirements set out in the legislation will be able to supply these products to the Irish market.

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Here is a great refresher on contraception advice for those on enzyme inducing drugs

[NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service @NHS_SPS]

What is a suitable combined oral contraceptive pill in a patient who is taking hepatic enzyme-inducing drugs, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin or rifabutin?

Read more: https://t.co/ZZCBgxoJ24