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17/06/2025

This post is adapted from our podcast episode on the management of type 2 diabetes in adults. We are reviewing NICE Guideline NG28, which covers the management of Type 2 Diabetes in adults. We outline the importance of and approaches to individualised care, structured education, CVD and weight management. We discuss HbA1c targets and monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring and drug therapy, including insulin initiation. We conclude with an overview of managing complications and a summary.

Covers NICE NG28 on adult T2DM. Includes individualised care, education, CVD & weight management, HbA1c, CBGs, CGM, drug therapy, insulin and complications.

31/03/2025

This morning we wake up to exciting news for the community pharmacy sector. Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has announced an agreement with NHS England and the Government. The agreement is better-than-expected. It addresses outstanding issues with the 2024/25 contract. It also involves the future 2025/26 contract. This occurs while independent pharmacist members of the NPA threaten collective action. This action was scheduled to start on the 1st of April 2025....

This morning we wake up to exciting news for the community pharmacy sector. CPE has announced an agreement with NHS England and the Government.

25/07/2024

A Structured Medication Review (SMR) is an essential process aimed at optimizing the use of medicines, improving patient outcomes, and reducing medication-related problems. One definition of an SMR is that it is a systematic, comprehensive review of a patient's medications to optimise their therapeutic outcomes and minimise harm. In the video below, we provide guide to conducting effective structured medication reviews in primary care....

In the video below, we provide guide to conducting effective structured medication reviews in primary care.

18/07/2024

In this episode we look at the history of ACE inhibitors. If you like this post, check out our other drug history posts over at The Drug History Podcast.

In this episode we look at the history of ACE inhibitors. If you like this post, check out our other drug history posts over at The Drug History Podcast.

19/06/2024

Mr. Pillsworth: Good morning, Dr. Needles! How are we today? Dr. Needles: (sighing) Morning, Mr. Pillsworth. I’m feeling quite swamped, to be honest. These repeat prescription requests are consuming my time. I can barely keep up with them! Mr. Pillsworth: Ah, I see. Repeat prescribing can be quite a challenge if not managed efficiently. Have you considered implementing Repeat Dispensing?...

18/06/2024

The QOF indicators CHD001 (Protected), CHD005, CHD015, and CHD016 relate to Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). As a pharmacy professional in general practice, particularly one who has had training in cardiovascular examinations, you may have to undertake CHD reviews. CHD reviews are crucial for the ongoing management of patients with cardiovascular conditions. In this guide we look at the key components involved in a CHD review, including the need for antiplatelets or anticoagulants, blood pressure targets, and other critical aspects of patient care....

In this post we provide a quick guide to conducting coronary heart disease reviews. We cover the elements required under the relevant indicators.

17/06/2024

Setting: Dr. Needles' Practice Characters: Mr. Pillsworth: A seasoned and caring pharmacist. Dr. Needles: A knowledgeable and empathetic general practitioner. Mrs. Thompson: An elderly female patient. Receptionist: A friendly and efficient staff member at Dr. Needles' practice. Receptionist: (answering the phone) Good morning, Dr. Needles' practice. How can I help you? Mrs. Thompson: (on the phone, sounding worried) Good morning, dear....

A routine visit to Mr. Pillsworth's pharmacy under the Pharmacy First service lead to a critical referral to Dr. Needles. Mrs. Thompson's life is saved.

19/01/2023

The Philippines has a long history of illegal drug use and trafficking, dating back to the early 20th century. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the first known instance of illegal drug use in the country was in 1907, when o***m and ma*****na were introduced to the Philippines by Chinese immigrants. These drugs were primarily used by the Chinese community and were not widely adopted by Filipinos until the 1970s and 1980s....

The Philippines has a long history of illegal drug use and trafficking, dating back to the early 20th century.

19/01/2023

Drug misuse in Japan has a relatively short history compared to other countries. The use of o***m and other drugs was largely limited to foreigners in Japan until the late 19th century, when Japanese soldiers and traders began to use drugs while abroad. It was mainly used for recreational and medical purposes. After World War II, Japan experienced a period of economic growth and modernization, which led to an increase in the use of drugs, particularly stimulants like amphetamines, which were widely used by factory workers and students....

Drug misuse in Japan has a relatively short history compared to other countries.

19/01/2023

Drug misuse in India has a complex history, shaped by a variety of cultural, economic, and political factors. One of the most notable examples of drug use in ancient India is the use of o***m. According to historical records, o***m was used in India for medicinal and recreational purposes as early as the 16th century. The British East India Company began exporting o***m from India to China in the 18th and 19th centuries, which led to widespread addiction and social problems in China....

Drug misuse in India has a complex history, shaped by a variety of cultural, economic, and political factors.

19/01/2023

Drug misuse has a long history in Australia, with the use of o***m and other substances for recreational purposes dating back to the colonial era. In the 19th century, o***m was widely used in Australia, both legally and illegally. This led to concerns about the negative effects of o***m use on individuals and society, and in 1906 the government passed the Poisons Act, which aimed to control the sale and use of o***m....

Drug misuse has a long history in Australia, with the use of o***m and other substances for recreational purposes dating back to the colonial era.

19/01/2023

Drug misuse has been a persistent problem in East Africa for several decades. The region has been a major transit point for illegal drugs, particularly he**in and co***ne, which are trafficked from Asia and South America to Europe and North America. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that around 80% of the he**in seized in Africa is destined for European markets, and a significant portion of this transits through East Africa....

Drug misuse has been a persistent problem in East Africa for several decades.