Liz Adcock

Medicines Information and Safety Pharmacist at North Manchester General Hospital, mum, Saddleworth Comerinner. All views are my own.

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

Anticoagulant omissions
Anticoagulants every dose counts! Missing a dose of an anticoagulant e.g. dalteparin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, warfarin can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, or other serious complications. Consistent dosing is key to reducing risks.#MFTmedsafetyweek

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@MFT_Pharmacy #MFTmedsafetyweek

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

Over 1/2 of people with Parkinson’s don’t get their medications on time in hospital. This leads to poor outcomes, longer recovery times and increased costs to the NHS. Short delays can worsen symptoms such as rigidity, pain and tremors. See the resources below from #ParkinsonsUK

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

Steroid Emergency Cards save lives Patients on long term steroid medication must make sure they carry one it informs healthcare professionals about steroid use, ensuring they get the right care, reducing the risk of omitted doses which can result in severe harm. #MFTmedsafetyweek

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

Never skip basal insulin! Skipping a basal/long acting insulin can cause blood sugar spikes even if a patient is taking mealtime insulin or on an insulin infusion. Basal insulin works in the background and is essential for consistent glucose control do not omit! #MFTmedsafetyweek

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

“It’s medsafetyweek 2024!
MFT is focusing on time-critical medicines and why it is important that our patients receive these medicines on time, every time. Our pharmacy teams will be discussing this important issue with a quiz and prizes for the most entries! #MFTmedsafetyweek

[YCC Wales / CCM Cymru @YCCWales]

📢 It’s the 9th annual #MedSafetyWeek from 4-10th Nov 2024! This year’s theme: "the importance of using medicines in the right way to prevent side effects, and to report side effects when they do occur."

Let’s work together for safer healthcare—your #YellowCard report matters!

[Yellow Card WM @YellowCardWM]

Next week is #MedSafetyWeek and this year's theme is the importance of using medicines in the right way to prevent side effects, and to report side effects when they do occur. We will be posting things during the week but if you see #sideeffects then please report #MHRAYellowCard

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

#MedSafetyWeek starts today.

All medicines can cause side effects. You can help prevent them by taking your medicines
as instructed.

Take your medicines in the right dose, at the right time, and in the right way.

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

Are you a pharmacist with an interest in emergency medicine? If so this exciting , new job role at North Manchester General Hospital could be for you!!!
https://t.co/6zJTPvINXS

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

We have a very exciting opportunity to join the Medicines Optimisation team at MFT as a Highly Specialist 8a Pharmacist in Medicines Information.

https://t.co/Sq5Wv4Lrg5

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@lamurphy27 @PhilFoden Oh my goodness, who is this big grown up boy?!? xx

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@NSPCC Hi. I've been sent the wrong design for one of my kid's letters...been sent baby's first Christmas! She's 2!! How do I request that the correct design is printed and sent please?

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

If you are looking for a rotational pharmacist opportunity at B7 level, North Manchester General Hospital may have the answer - Please see the link below - closing date 23.11.2023

https://t.co/OoILIfK7zf

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@MFT_Pharmacy

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

💊 All medicines may cause side effects. Reporting them can save lives. 

We monitor the safety of medicines to protect patients. Your help is crucial to support #PatientSafety and make medicines safer for everyone👉 https://t.co/Zb9paqdBIa 

#MedSafetyWeek #MHRAYellowCard

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

💊 All medicines may cause side effects. Reporting them can save lives. 

We monitor the safety of medicines to protect patients. Your help is crucial to support #PatientSafety and make medicines safer for everyone👉 https://t.co/Zb9paqdBIa 

#MedSafetyWeek #MHRAYellowCard

[safetydifferently@mft @safetydiffmft]

It's Med Safety Week 2023!

Our amazing medicines safety team have truly embraced the principles of #safetydifferently.
Med safety is a trustwide priority, embedded in our PSIRPs @MFTnhs

@MFT_Chief_Pharm @claridge_tanya

#MedSafetyWeek #MHRAYellowCard

[MFT_Pharmacy @MFT_Pharmacy]

#MedSafetyWeek focuses on the importance of reporting suspected adverse reactions to medicines. Our pharmacy teams will be supporting this campaign and encouraging our patients and colleagues to talk about side effects and how they can report suspected problems. #MHRAYellowCard

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@ChadWeather I.e. get all the washing in!

[Liz Adcock @lizebert1]

@ChadWeather my 6 year old insisted I took this photo of the "super cool" clouds over Uppermill last night