Dispensing

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Older people's health

Managing inappropriate polypharmacy

This module provides an overview of appropriate and inappropriate polypharmacy and its management with reference to national guidance, and also examines the role of deprescribing.

15 May 2020 , 7 Min Module

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We need to talk about specials

Lifting the lid on specials - prescribing, quality and reimbursement - and dealing with the regular headlines

21 Aug 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Medicines

Status epilepticus: why rapid, aggressive treatment is essential

In contrast to typical epilepsy seizures, untreated SE can last an hour or more, increasing the risk of serious complications.

01 Apr 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Prescribing

Specials

Improve your understanding of specials and consider the positives and negatives of dispensing bespoke medicines.

27 Mar 2019 , 2 Min Module

Efficiency

Generic actions to reduce errors

Medicines often have similar sounding names and similar looking packaging, particularly generics. Make sure you don't get caught out.

07 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Broken Bulk

This tariff tip explains when broken bulk can be claimed.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

Zomorph 30mg modified-release capsules

This tariff tip explains what you should do if you receive a prescription for Zomorph

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Zomig 5mg/0.1ml nasal spray

This tariff tip explains how Zomig nasal spray can be dispensed.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

Xailin HA 0.2% eye drops preservative free Eye Drops

This tariff tip explains Xailin eye drops within the drug tariff.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Wigs on the NHS

This tariff tip explains the availability of wigs on the NHS

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Waterproof Cast Protectors

This tariff tip explains the availability of waterproof cast protectors on the NHS.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

Vitiligo and camouflage creams

This tariff tip expalins what vitiligo and camouflage creams are available on the NHS.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Universal Credit

This tariff tip explainsuniversal credit and how it effects pharmacies.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Travel Vaccines on the NHS

This tariff tip outlines what travel vaccines are available on the NHS.

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Timoptol eye drops unit dose 0.5% ophthalmic solution 0.2ml

This tariff tip explains Timoptol availability on prescription

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Suspender Belts

This tariff tip explains suspender belts availability on prescription

27 Nov 2018 , 1 Min Article