Anna Burgess

Pharmacist. Mum. Juggler of many activities. Views are my own. RT does not imply endorsement.

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

Paracetamol remains safe to use during pregnancy.

A new large-scale study reaffirms safety of using paracetamol during pregnancy and no evidence it increases risk of autism, ADHD or disability in children.

Read more details here: https://t.co/O0FEThlo1H

[WMAS / Gwasanaeth Cyngor ar Feddyginiaethau Cymru @WelshMedicines]

Familiarise yourself with the robust evidence and the position of UK national authorities on the misinformation being circulated. ⬇️

Paracetamol remains safe to take during pregnancy https://t.co/QH210li7Cg

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Today we celebrate of 2 years of hard work, as I graduate with an MSc in Leading Digital Transformation and an ILM level 7 in Leadership & Management from the University of South Wales.
Huge thanks to the USW staff, colleagues and my amazing family for getting me through it.

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

It's been a long road but the new numbers for the Medicines Advice Services across Wales have gone live today!

The services are still supporting healthcare professionals & our patients with expert advice on medicines.

New number for your local service: https://t.co/nBy8FyBAAQ

[WMAS / Gwasanaeth Cyngor ar Feddyginiaethau Cymru @WelshMedicines]

New number alert! Hysbysiad rhif newydd!

The Medicines Advice Service has a new phone number.

Mae gan y Gwasanaeth Cynghori ar Feddyginiaethau rif ffôn newydd.

https://t.co/sJcjX2K2ow

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

Are you new to a Medicine Information post? You can register your interest for the UKMi National Information Training Course (NMITC). Registration is now open and closes 5th October! For further details and a link to register, please see https://t.co/U3T0YwpvAe

[WalesTox - TocsCymru @WalesTox]

Helpful information sheet about the dangers of children swallowing button batteries.

@CAPTcharity #ChildSafetyWeek

[WMAS / Gwasanaeth Cyngor ar Feddyginiaethau Cymru @WelshMedicines]

Updates to the Common Ailments Service allergic rhinitis and sore throat components have gone live today!

The new PGD templates, PILs and a summary pathway for allergic rhinitis are available on our website https://t.co/eZcmgHpQUY

[Community Pharmacy Wales @CPWales]

Pharmacies Please Share!

Get a clinical assessment to find out if it’s viral or bacterial infection (this may include a throat swab if necessary)
Get the right treatment for you, including antibiotics & pain relief when needed.
Free NHS Service

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

@Pharmer_Tom @afocoa Congratulations Tom - very well deserved! 👏

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Proud to be promoting the UK Porphyria Medicines Information Service work at the British and Irish Porphyria Network meeting today. Great to share fantastic work from @WelshMedicines with healthcare professionals and patients

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

@rpharms members, don't forget to cast your vote. I have voted YES for a Royal College of Pharmacy to give our profession a louder voice, & the recognition & support it deserves. It will enable us to do our best for our patients.

For more info see https://t.co/N3m7BZMIyZ

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

What an amazing two day conference - it was wonderful to listen to the inspirational speakers and meet so many fantastic MI/MA practitioners from across the country. THANK YOU @UKMedicinesInfo!

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

We hope #UKMi2025 gave you plenty to think about. Thanks for your contributions and insights. Our 50th UKMI conference was a success! Big thanks to our speakers, panel chairs, workshop facilitators, exhibitors, and the organising committee. See you at the 51st conference!

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

Did you know that if you have a medicines information/advice component to your role and work in a formal MI setting, you can now register as a member of the @UKMedicinesInfo network?

Use the ‘Join the UKMi network’ link on our website to sign up! https://t.co/d7jqhLrfME

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Inspirational talk from @coachingchemist.

This is my commitment to #BangTheDrum for #MedicinesAdvice and #MedicinesInformation.

Never underestimate the impact you and added value you have on #PatientCare.

#UKMi2025

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Really grateful to have this work recognised at #UKMi2025. Our role in supporting the Clinical Community Pharmacy Service in Wales has expanded and developed. Collaboration with the users is critical in producing useful resources, helping patients get treatment they need.

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

Congratulations to the #UKMi2025 poster winners 🎉

Laura Granger from @UHD_NHS
Anna Burgess from @WelshMedicines @CV_UHB
Rebecca Wong from @WelshMedicines @CV_UHB

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Massive shout out to the @WelshMedicines team for the work we have done supporting the delivery of services in the community and the CCPS. The work has been essential in helping meeting recommendations of Presgripsiwn Newydd.

Go team 🎉👏

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

@AndrewEvansCPhO challenging and inspiring us - how can MI/MA services make the changes and adapt to best support the NHS? We need to make the proposed changes a reality for the long term sustainability of the NHS. #BeTheChange

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Go team!!! You are all amazing @WelshMedicines #UKMi2025

[WMAS / Gwasanaeth Cyngor ar Feddyginiaethau Cymru @WelshMedicines]

With 8 posters from services across Wales, we are incredibly proud to be showcasing our work at #UKMi2025 🎉👏

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

Croeso i Gaerdydd, Welcome to Cardiff!

We are very excited to welcome everyone to the 50th UKMi conference and it’s also 50 years since what was then Drug Information was founded! 

We look forward to the next 2 days. Post thoughts/photos using #UKMi2025 to join the conversation

[Anna Burgess @ANNAB3499]

Can't wait to see our wonderful MI/MA practitioners in Cardiff tomorrow!!

Safe travels!!!

[UKMI @UKMedicinesInfo]

It's almost time for the #UKMi2025 conference celebrating 50 years of #MedicinesInformation and #MedicinesAdvice.

We are looking forward to welcoming our delegates, speakers and exhibitors to Cardiff.

See you Thursday!!