Medicines optimisation
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NICE quality standard articleMedicines optimisation: shared decision-making with patients is key
Dr Martin Duerden discusses how the NICE quality statements on medicines optimisation can improve patient satisfaction and ensure safer prescribing
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Good practice initiative
Haxby Group Practice: adding a pharmacist to the team
Dr Michael Holmes and Sarah Woffinden respond to questions on the addition of a pharmacist to the practice team, and discuss the positive impact it has had on both patients and staff alike
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Implementing guidelines
Medicines optimisation requires greater patient involvement
Dr Weeliat Chong reviews NICE Guideline 5 on medicines optimisation, outlining the importance of a patient-professional partnership approach
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Hot topic
GPs and pharmacists can optimise patient care by working together
George Brooks and Dr Honor Merriman discuss how integrating pharmacists into the practice team and working closely with community pharmacists can improve prescribing in primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Local formularies play a key role in medicines optimisation
Recent changes to commissioning and contractual obligations make NICE guidance on developing local formularies essential reading, says Paul Chrisp
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Hot topic
Medicines optimisation focuses on prescribing quality and outcomes
Bill Sandhu explains how medicines optimisation can improve the effectiveness and value of medicines for patients, reducing hospital admissions and drug waste
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Implementing guidelines
Medicines adherence can be improved by open discussion
Dr Jonathan Steel discusses the NICE guideline on medicines adherence and explains the role of GPs in helping patients to make an informed decision about prescribed drugs
