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Medicines And Stuff89. CreatineCreatine is a chemical found naturally in the body. It is often used to improve exercise performance and muscle.
The episode is about its use and properties.2024-01-1403 minMedicines And Stuff88. The Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Interim learning outcomes
From July 2021 trainee pharmacists are assessed against the GPhC interim learning outcomes. These describe the knowledge, skills and attributes a trainee must demonstrate by the end of their foundation training year and reflect current pharmacy practice.
Source:
The Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)
2024-01-0110 minMedicines And Stuff87. The Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Assessment Strategy (NHS England)Sources:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Foundation%20Trainee%20Pharmacist%20Assessment%20Strategy%20v3%20June%202023%20FINAL.pdf
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/pharmacy/transforming-pharmacy-education-training/initial-education-training-pharmacists-reform-programme/foundation-trainee-pharmacist2023-09-0915 minMedicines And Stuff86. Antiplatelet treatment: Summary (NICE CKS)Antiplatelet treatment is drug treatment that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation in the arterial circulation. Episode includes general information about indications and recommended drug choices.
© NICE [2022] Antiplatelet treatment: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/antiplatelet-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
2023-07-2306 minMedicines And Stuff85. Neuropathic pain - drug treatment: Summary (NICE CKS 12/2022)Neuropathic pain is a symptom that develops as a result of damage to, or dysfunction of, the somatosensory system.
CKS NICE provides guide on treatment options.
© NICE [2022] Neuropathic pain - drug treatment. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/neuropathic-pain-drug-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
2023-07-1604 minMedicines And Stuff84. South Downs Way 100 mile ultramarathon 2023 - race reportThe SDW 100 is a 100 mile foot race taking in the entire South Downs Way national trail. This episode is a race report summarising my experience during this fantastic event.
2023-07-1509 minMedicines And Stuff83. Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults - NICE guideline [NG215]Content: supporting people taking a dependence-forming medicine or antidepressant, making decisions about prescribing and taking, starting, reviewing and withdrawing these medicines.
NICE guideline [NG215] Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng215 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
2023-07-0230 minMedicines And Stuff82. Asthma Control Test (ACT)
The asthma control test (ACT) is a validated symptom measure which can be used with or without
peak flow monitoring to aid diagnosis and assess the impact of asthma symptoms
on patients’ lives.
It can be found here:
https://www.asthmacontroltest.com/en-gb/welcome/
2023-06-1702 minMedicines And Stuff81. Anaemia - B12 and folate deficiency: Summary (CKS NICE)
'© NICE [April 2023] Anaemia - B12 and folate deficiency: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-b12-folate-deficiency/
All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
2023-05-2705 minMedicines And Stuff80. Arc of Attrition ultramarathon 2023 - race report
The Arc of Attrition is a point-to-point extreme coastal race taking in 100 miles of the stunning and dramatic Cornish coast-path.
Hope this episode will be useful for runners who plan to complete this race :)
2023-05-2710 minMedicines And Stuff79. OxybutyninOxybutynin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. Episode contains general information about pharmacological properties, indications, side effects and dosage. Source: BNF, www.nhs.uk, EMC2023-02-0407 minMedicines And Stuff78. Asthma: self-management, decreasing maintenance therapy and monitoring (NICE guideline [NG80])Main recommendations to consider during asthma review about self-management, decreasing maintenance therapy and monitoring.
© NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights2023-01-2206 minMedicines And Stuff77. Asthma - Initial clinical assessment (NICE guideline [NG80])Short episode about points to consider during initial clinical assessment in people with suspected asthma.
© NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights2023-01-2203 minMedicines And Stuff76. Asthma - principles of pharmacological treatment according to NICE guideline NG80 (update 03/21)Source:
© NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights2023-01-1510 minMedicines And Stuff75. Asthma review - key componentsSources:
https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality-improvement/guidelines/asthma/
https://ginasthma.org/gina-reports/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80
2023-01-1402 minMedicines And Stuff74. Yoga NidraYoga Nidra or Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), is the kind of rest when the body is in a relaxed state, but the mind is still awake.
It usually involves following guided meditation that helps to slow down the brain wave frequency, similar to what happens during sleep, only that in this case person is awake.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab
https://www.joinvitalhealth.com/blog/non-sleep-deep-rest2023-01-0704 minMedicines And Stuff73. VO2 maxVO2 max (also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity) is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption attainable during physical exertion.
Useful links:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a773975/what-is-running-economy/
https://www.healthline.com/health/vo2-max
The Effect of Training Intensity on VO2max in Young Healthy Adults: A Meta-Regression and Meta-Analysis - PMC (nih.gov)
Survival of the fittest: VO2max, a key predictor of longevity? - PubMed (nih.gov)2022-12-2604 minMedicines And Stuff72. Anaemia - iron deficiency: Summary (CKS NICE)Source:
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-iron-deficiency/2022-12-0404 minMedicines And Stuff71. OrlistatOrlistat is a medication used to treat obesity. Episode include pharmacological properties, indication, contraindications, cautions, side effects.
Sources:
https://www.nhs.uk/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/2022-12-0303 minMedicines And Stuff70. CandesartanCandesartan is a medicine called angiotensin 2 antagonist widely used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Episode is description of main properties of Candesartan.
Sources:
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/
https://www.nhs.uk/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/2022-11-1907 minMedicines And Stuff69. MetforminMetformin is a medicine used mainly to treat type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Episode contains general information about pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, side effects doses and history.
Sources:
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc
https://www.nhs.uk/2022-11-1211 minMedicines And Stuff68. SemaglutideSemaglutide is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Episode includes general information about pharmacological properties, indication, side effects, contraindications and cautions.2022-11-0510 minMedicines And Stuff67. Bleeding Risk Score Tools HAS-BLED and ORBITHAS-BLED and ORBIT are tools developed to assess risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation.
Available online:
https://www.mdcalc.com/2022-11-0505 minMedicines And Stuff66. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors - NICE CKSSource:
© NICE (revised in July 2022): Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypertension/prescribing-information/angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
https://www.nice.org.uk/re-using-our-content/uk-open-content-licence#licence2022-10-3016 minMedicines And Stuff65. MagnesiumMagnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12.
It is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis.
Source:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
2022-10-2506 minMedicines And Stuff64. DigoxinDigoxin is one of the oldest medications used in the field of cardiology. It was first isolated in 1930 from the foxglove plant - Digitalis lanata. Episode is about main pharmaco-therapeutical properties of Digoxin.2022-10-0109 minMedicines And Stuff63. Alendronic acidAlendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates prevent the breakdown of bone and are used to treat osteoporosis and to prevent fractures. Episode contains information about indications, dose, side effects, contraindications and other properties of Alendronic acid.2022-09-1911 minMedicines And Stuff62. Hypothyroidism: NICE CKS GuidelineSource:
'© NICE [2021] Hypothyroidism. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypothyroidism/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/publication.’
2022-09-1712 minMedicines And Stuff61. Sleep StagesSource:
Physiology, Sleep Stages
Aakash K. Patel; Vamsi Reddy; John F. Araujo.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/#:~:text=Sleep%20occurs%20in%20five%20stages,spent%20in%20the%20N2%20stage.
Used part of the article, no changes made.
2022-09-0311 minMedicines And Stuff60. ProchlorperazineProchlorperazine is a medicine that belongs into the pharmacotherapeutic group called phenothiazines with piperazine structure. It is mainly used for sickness. The episode is about main properties.2022-08-2309 minMedicines And Stuff59. SpironolactoneSpironolactone is a type of medicine called a diuretic. This episode is about indications and main properties if this drug.2022-08-0708 minMedicines And Stuff58. AmlodipineAmlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication which helps to treat high blood pressure and angina. Episode includes indications, dosage, pharmacokinetic properties, side effects and contraindications.2022-08-0605 min
Medicines And Stuff57. Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)FMEA is a common process analysis tool which begun in the 1940s by the U.S. military. It is a step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing or assembly process, or a product or service.2022-06-1802 minMedicines And Stuff56. Inhalers for asthma - patient decision aid (NICE 2020)Source:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80/resources/inhalers-for-asthma-patient-decision-aid-pdf-67271445732022-06-0512 minMedicines And Stuff55. Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management - NICE guideline [NG80]Source:
'© NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management
NICE guideline [NG80]Published: 29 November 2017 Last updated: 22 March 2021. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/publication.’2022-06-0331 minMedicines And Stuff54. MethotrexateMethotrexate is a type of medicine called an immunosuppressant. It slows down the body's immune system and helps reduce inflammation. The episode include pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, side effects, monitoring and cautions for use.2022-05-1414 minMedicines And Stuff53. LosartanLosartan is a medicine widely used to treat hypertension.
Episode is about dosage, indications, side effects and other properties of Losartan.2022-05-0208 minMedicines And Stuff52. DapagliflozinDapagliflozin is a medication mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus but it can also be used to treat heart failure.
This episode contains information about main properties, dosage, indications and side effects.2022-05-0109 minMedicines And Stuff51. The Eatwell GuideThe Eatwell Guide represents UK government advice on a healthy, balanced diet. It is the key nutrition policy tool for health professionals and others working to improve dietary health.
Source:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/2022-04-2409 minMedicines And Stuff50. EmpagliflozinEmpagliflozin is a medication used for treatment of type 2 Diabetes and Heart failure.
This episode is about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.2022-04-1910 minMedicines And Stuff49. COPD - patophysiology, diagnosis, symptomsThe Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease defines COPD as “a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airway limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles of gases”. This episode is about patophysiology, diagnosis and symptoms of COPD.2022-04-1711 minMedicines And Stuff48. DabigatranDabigatran is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. Episode contains info about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.2022-04-1711 minMedicines And Stuff47. EdoxabanEdoxaban is a highly selective, direct and reversible inhibitor of FXa (enzyme in the coagulation cascade).
Episode contains info about pharmacological properties, indications, dosage, contraindications and side effects.2022-04-1707 minMedicines And Stuff46. ApixabanApixaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. This episode is about use, indications, dosage, side effects, contraindications and monitoring of Apixaban.2022-03-1213 minMedicines And Stuff45. RivaroxabanRivaroxaban is a medication used to prevent or treat harmful blood clots. The episode includes information about pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, side effects, cautions and prescribing considerations for dose adjustments.2022-03-0517 minMedicines And Stuff44. Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is a hormone system within the body that is essential for the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance. The episode is a brief overview of main stages, chemicals involved and physiological effects.2022-02-0404 minMedicines And Stuff43. RamiprilRamipril is a medication prescribed for a number of different reasons – mostly to reduce high blood pressure, to treat heart failure, or to protect the heart and blood vessels from further damage (following a heart attack, for example).2022-01-3008 minMedicines And Stuff42. FormoterolFormoterol is called a bronchodilator and it works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airways so that air can flow into the lungs more freely. This helps to ease symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. This episode is about general properties of Formoterol.2022-01-1608 minMedicines And Stuff41. Breathing controlBreathing control is simply normal, gentle breathing, using the lower chest, with relaxation of the upper chest and shoulders.
Ref: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/breathlessness/how-to-manage-breathlessness2022-01-0905 minMedicines And Stuff40. SumatriptanSumatriptan is a medicine to treat migraines and cluster headaches.
The episode is about mode of action, indications, dosage, contraindications, cautions and side effects.2022-01-0108 minMedicines And Stuff39. Case study 1 - Allergic rhinitisAssessment and treatment approach after request for Salbutamol inhaler for a patient with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. 2021-12-2704 minMedicines And Stuff38. LevothyroxineLevothyroxine, also known as L-thyroxine, is a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. Episode is general overview of Levothyroxine.2021-12-1907 minMedicines And Stuff37. MindfulnessMindfulness is a state or ability of open, non-judgmental attention to the present moment and to contents of consciousness. This episode is an overview of principles and use of this practice. 2021-12-1205 minMedicines And Stuff36. FluoxetineFluoxetine is a type of antidepressant known as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and one of the most widely prescribed antidepressant drug in the world. The episode is about mode of action, indications, doses, contraindications, side effects etc.2021-12-1109 minMedicines And Stuff35. AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis - symptoms and treatment approach.2021-12-0404 minMedicines And Stuff34. BisoprololBisoprolol is a betablocker most commonly used for heart diseases. Episode includes mode of action, indications, dose, contraindications, interactions and side effects.2021-11-1408 minMedicines And Stuff33. Migraine summaryReference:
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/migraine/2021-11-1304 minMedicines And Stuff32. RasagilineRasagiline is a drug used in adults for the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. The episode covers main properties, mode of action, indications, contraindications, cautions, interactions and side effects.2021-11-1309 minMedicines And Stuff31. Responsible Person (RP) in GDP - role and responsibilitiesOverview of a role and responsibilities of RP.2021-11-0603 minMedicines And Stuff30. Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Guidelines (EC (2013/C 343/01))Reference:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2013:343:0001:0014:EN:PDF2021-10-3050 minMedicines And Stuff29. MHRA (The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)The MHRA is part of the Department of Health and it regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
The episode is about the role of MHRA.2021-10-2306 minMedicines And Stuff28. AmitriptylineAmitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and an analgesic. This episode is about mechanism of action, indications and dosage, contraindications, cautions for use, interactions and side effects.2021-10-1711 minMedicines And Stuff27. How to use Easyhaler (dry powder inhaler - DPI)Resources:
https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos/easyhaler/
https://www.rightbreathe.com/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/2021-10-1702 minMedicines And Stuff26. Salbutamol (Ventolin) MDI inhaler - inhalation techniqueHow to use Ventolin inhaler.2021-10-0903 minMedicines And Stuff25. Improving inhaler prescribing - new PCNs planNHS has recently published PCNs plans for 2021/22 and 2022/23 specifying new service requirements.
One area of focus is to help create more sustainable NHS by improving inhaler prescribing.
Source:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/B0828-iii-annex-b-investment-and-impact-fund-21-22-22-23.pdf2021-10-0804 minMedicines And Stuff24. Primary Care Networks plans and areas of focus (for 2021/22 and 2022/23)Here is the link:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-care-networks-plans-for-2021-22-and-2022-23/2021-10-0310 minMedicines And Stuff23. Comirnaty Covid-19 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer BioNTech) - PHE national protocolThis episode is about the national protocol for the administration of Comirnaty® COVID-19 mRNA vaccine 30micrograms in 0.3ml to individuals in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-protocol-for-comirnaty-covid-19-mrna-vaccine2021-09-2528 minMedicines And Stuff22. Asthma Guidelines Conundrum (BTS/SIGN, NICE, GINA - differences)
Most commonly used Asthma guidelines in the UK are BTS/SIGN, NICE and GINA - despite largely following the same evidence base these guidelines differ in some recommendations.2021-09-1908 minMedicines And Stuff21. PropranololPropranolol belongs to the group of medicines known as beta-blockers (non-selective). The episode is mostly about mode of action, indications, contraindications, cautions, interactions and side effects.2021-09-1113 minMedicines And Stuff20. SertralineSertraline is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The episode is about mode of action, indications, dosage, contraindications, interactions and side effects.2021-09-0709 minMedicines And Stuff19. MirtazapineMirtazapine is an atypical antidepressant used primarily to treat depression. This episode is mainly about pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, interactions and side effects.2021-08-2913 minMedicines And Stuff18. SolifenacinSolifenacin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. The episode is general overview of pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, dosage and side effects.2021-08-2603 minMedicines And Stuff17. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) and how to use a peak flow meterPeak expiratory flow is a measurement of how quickly person can blow air out of the lungs. It’s measured by a portable, hand-held device called a peak flow meter. This episode is about PEF test and use of a peak flow meter.
Useful resources:
https://www.asthma.org.uk/
https://www.blf.org.uk/
2021-08-2304 minMedicines And Stuff16. CitalopramCitalopram: history, mode of action, indications, properties, contraindications, interactions, side effects.2021-08-1911 minMedicines And Stuff15. WarfarinWarfarin overview - discovery, mode of action, indications, contraindications, interactions, side effects.2021-08-1714 minMedicines And Stuff14. Anticoagulants (parenteral and oral - heparins, warfarin, DOACs)Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots.
This episode covers main types of anticoagulants, their mode of action and use.2021-08-1610 minMedicines And Stuff13. Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management (NICE Guideline NG196, 2021)This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding.
'© NICE [2021] Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management. Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng196 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/p...2021-08-1422 minMedicines And Stuff12. Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management (NICE guideline [NG136], 2019)This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes.
'© NICE [2019] Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management. Available from www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
NICE guidance is prepared for the National Health Service in England. All NICE guidance is subject to regular review and may be updated or withdrawn. NICE accepts no responsibility for the use of its content in this product/publication.’2021-08-1316 minMedicines And Stuff11. CiprofloxacinCiprofloxacin is a 2nd generation quinolone antibiotic used to treat variety of bacterial infections. This episode is about main properties of this widely used antibiotic.2021-08-1106 minMedicines And Stuff10. Full Blood Count - FBCThe full blood count (FBC) is one of the most commonly requested tests and evaluates the types and numbers of cells in the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.2021-08-0806 minMedicines And Stuff9. Anticholinergic BurdenAnticholinergic drugs are associated with increased risks of impaired cognition, falls and death in patients over the age of 65 years. Combining treatments with anticholinergics might have cumulative harmful effects when given to patients with more than one condition. Rating scales called ACB (anticholinergic burden scale) have been developed in 2008 ranking drugs according to their anticholinergic activity – it’s a practical tool for optimising prescribing for older patients. Anticholinergic burden (ACB) is calculated by totalling the scores for all anticholinergic medicines that the patient is taking.
Link to ACB calculator:
http://www.acbcalc.com/2021-08-0204 minMedicines And Stuff8. AnticholinergicsAnticholinergic drugs are prescribed for a variety of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, overactive bladder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nausea and vomiting, depression, psychosis and this episode is a general overview of their effects, properties and use.2021-07-3109 minMedicines And Stuff7. DuloxetineDuloxetine is a drug widely used for depression, anxiety, nerve pain and urinary incontinence.
This episode is about use and properties of this medication.2021-07-2405 minMedicines And Stuff6. AmiodaroneAmiodarone is a drug used to treat irregular heartbeats and this episode is about properties, indications, side effects and monitoring. 2021-07-2406 minMedicines And Stuff5. STOPP/START CriteriaSTOPP/START criteria or toolkit is a medication review tool designed to identify medication where the risks outweigh the benefits in the elderly and vice versa
STOPP/START stands for: screening tool of older person’s prescriptions and screening tool to alert to right treatment and were first published in 2008 by 18-member expert panel from academic centres in Ireland and the UK. It was reviewed, updated and expanded in 2015 for the purpose of minimizing inappropriate prescribing in older people (>65y old).
STOPP/START version 2 consists of 114 criteria (80 STOPP and 34 START criteria).2021-07-2333 minMedicines And Stuff4. Structured Medication Reviews - SMRsAn overview of Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) - focused on the NHS England Guidance on the implementation of SMRs by Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
Link to NHS England Structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation: guidance
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SMR-Spec-Guidance-2020-21-FINAL-.pdf2021-07-1408 minMedicines And Stuff3. Primary Care Networks - PCNsPrimary Care Networks - structure, purpose, funding and core services explained.2021-07-0703 minMedicines And Stuff2. AntidepressantsGeneral overview of Antidepressants.
Useful links for more information:
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/depression/
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/2021-07-0315 min
Medicines And Stuff1. Painkillers (Analgesics)General overview of painkillers featuring main drug classes with individual drugs and their properties.2021-06-3009 min