CD Bulletin – December 2020

CD Bulletin Issue 17 December 2020 Substance -LEAN CANCARD Pharmacy Investigations Crushing Buprenorphine Tablets CPCS – Inappropriate Supplies Drug Awareness Returned CD Stock Dispensing Error Learning from Coroner Report Fraudulent Prescriptions Change of Contact

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Resources to support vaccination against COVID-19. NHS England COVID-19 vaccination programme NHS England COVID-19 vaccination programme – Primary Care Guidance Public Health England – COVID-19 vaccination resources Public Health England – COVID-19 vaccination guidance for healthcare practitioners Public Health England – COVID-19 GREEN BOOK Chapter 14a National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) e-Learning for Health – Continue Reading »

Medicines Matters – Autumn 2020

The Autumn edition of the Medicines Matters newsletter on medicines in a care setting is now available. Topics covered include: Protocols & care plans for when required medicines (often known as “PRN” medicines) Seasonal ‘flu vaccines ‘Flu vaccine myth busters Errors with morphine sulfate 10mg/5ml oral solution linked to inadvertent use of IV syringes & inadequate training Digital Continue Reading »