Medicines Optimisation Team - Leeds
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Team of pharmacy experts working in matrix teams across Leeds & WYICS to improve how we use medicines, minimise waste and reduce health inequalities.
Joined February 2022
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“As UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers, we believe this is the right time to develop a more unified Royal College of Pharmacy. This is a once in a generation opportunity – we encourage everyone to engage in the process.”
Today we published our proposals for a bold & ambitious new approach to UK pharmacy professional leadership, involving a more inclusive Royal College of Pharmacy: https://t.co/95E1F3ol9E To hear more and have your say, join one of our Feb/March webinars: https://t.co/qETlMrU1Rb
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Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.
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If you need medical advice quickly, or medication over the next few days, some local pharmacies may have different opening hours between now and 2 January To find an open pharmacy near you visit https://t.co/21e7J0H28P
#TogetherWeCan stay well
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The NHS in West Yorkshire wants everyone to be prepared for the upcoming bank holidays. Don’t leave it too late 💊 Make sure you have enough prescription medication to last through the holidays. Please order and collect what you need in good time. 📱 https://t.co/8bhEBnJ9KP
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Follow @PRIMM_UK_IRL on our brand new LinkedIn group. https://t.co/L8KtDVgrvu
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Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. https://t.co/5qA9t0ShZz
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Flu season has started early, and the virus is spreading 🦠⚠️ Book your flu vaccine appointment today and arm yourself against the risk of severe illness over the festive period. Check if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu jab on the NHS app or by searching 'NHS vaccinations'.
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(1/7) Today I have published the 2025 CMO Annual Report, on infections. It considers trends, successes, future challenges and opportunities in preventing and treating infectious diseases. https://t.co/J0UVtbnsIx
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The NHS is bracing for a major flu wave, with case numbers already incredibly high for this time of year. Flu can be serious for those at high risk. If you're eligible, book your flu vaccine online or via your GP, pharmacy or NHS App. https://t.co/lNMeKqLOSD
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Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.
An unprecedented flu wave with ‘no peak in sight’ comes as the NHS prepares for the added pressure of strike action. https://t.co/VVo9ExIBpf
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Quick Dose: Knowledge Capsule 💊 ▶️ This one from our CEO, Nicola, joined by Dr Toby Capstick, Consultant Pharmacist for Respiratory Medicine, provides a quick overview on the changes within the new West Yorkshire Adult Asthma Guidelines 📑 🔗 https://t.co/jaYqZPDFge
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Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week is here! I’m looking forward to joining today’s launch webinar at 12:00. There’s still time to sign up and join events throughout the week: https://t.co/Q1wcsfiqQR
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A smorgasbord of integration and neighbourhood working. Brilliant summaries of wisdom, learning, challenges and real world examples of neighbourhoods already working for older people with frailty 👇
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Very proud to have contributed towards the "Pragmatic Prescribing to reduce harm in moderate and severe frailty" led by us @GeriSoc and launched today #BGSconf endorsed by @rpharms @rcgp
@woodford_henry @TonyAvery1 @lucypgeridoc @FackrellRobin @DebGompertz @SteveTheChemist
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This document aims to support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty. This information can be incorporated into shared decision-making conversations. It provides more...
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Join me for the launch event of Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week 2025! Monday 24 November 12:00 – 13:30: Creating Opportunity Through Inclusive Leadership. Register here: https://t.co/K5DxUuzKHc
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This #MedSafetyWeek, find out how we can all make medicines safer with our pharmacy guides and resources. Yellow card scheme: https://t.co/Hfj5BSWNRI Black triangle scheme: https://t.co/l4IqjtlYIW Responding to patient safety incidents: https://t.co/gc23foJEsg
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Antidepressants can affect the normal or proper functioning of the body's organs. However, the degree to which these physiological effects occur in treatment with various antidepressants is unclear. On the cover, a new study compared and ranked antidepressants based on
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From today, women in England can get the emergency contraceptive pill for free from pharmacies, without needing a GP appointment. This is part of ongoing work to expand NHS services through community pharmacies. ➡️ https://t.co/cH4kAyCV4Z
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