We have launched our Refrigerated Medicines Stability Tool for those occasions when a medicine gets left out, or someone leaves the door open!
Take a look and let us know what you think: https://t.co/ugHfzQcGUn
Patient came in to thank me for recommending an OTC product and how much difference it’s made on their condition and how it’s increased their confidence again - such a lovely end to pre reg
Me pronouncing drug names. Comment drugs you find difficult to pronounce or pronounce differently and their drug class. Fun revision. #wordplay#preregpharmacist
It’s #medsafetyweek raising awareness about reporting side effects from medicines. Be especially vigilant currently when using old medicines in new ways and new medicines for Covid-19, the more we know about these treatments the more people will benefit #EveryReportCounts
I just completed the ZSA Suicide Awareness Training. I now feel confident I could have a difficult conversation with someone who may be facing suicidal thoughts https://t.co/4YJWfXLFDY #ZSATraining#Letstalk #💛
Pharmacy students & pre-regs: learn your vitamins! It’s really important we can recognise signs of deficiencies, interpret levels & advise on supplementation. Found this table from Brighton Compounding Pharmacy which may help(not exhaustive, feel free to add any pearls below!)
Third week in GP practice, and I have shadowed a handful of consultation. If anyone would like to share their experience so far and what they are actually doing would be great.
#prereg#prereggpslit
A massive thanks to everyone who has completed my survey, we’ve had some great responses so far!! Here’s the link again in case you missed it :) https://t.co/cQC6OdRK5K
Some advice a locum pharmacy gave me this week...
Always ask yourself 3 questions:
1. Is it safe?
2. Is it legal?
3. Can it be justified?
If the answer is no to any of these questions then you should not be putting… https://t.co/5eu3Yi6gKo
🔅 This is an example of how you can use WWHAM and CARE in practice when selling OTC products. I’ve been selling a lot of ibuprofen & codeine products so I feel like I can ask these questions in my sleep.
🔅 The best… https://t.co/aXMbTYaT4p
CARE - use as a guide prior to an OTC sale
COUNSEL the patient on the administration of the dose, frequency, short term use, before/after food
Know when to AVOID an OTC sale for
- certain medication
- certain… https://t.co/44UHzmi3lC