Introduction to the Breastfeeding Network: Drugs in Breastmilk Service

About this event

The UK has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates globally, with eight out of ten women stopping before they want to [UNICEF]. Medication use is a key challenge, as breastfeeding parents often struggle to find clear, accurate advice about medicines or medical procedures. Although most medications are compatible with breastfeeding, conflicting or missing information can lead to unnecessary early cessation. Amanda Da Costa, Clinical Supervisor and Pharmacist Volunteer, will introduce the Drugs in Breast Milk Service and the resources available to support informed decision-making.

Aim

The aim of this webinar is to increase attendees awareness of available resources to support breastfeeding families and the importance of helping parents to meet their feeding goals.

Target audience

This webinar is designed for hospital and generalist pharmacists, as well as pharmacy technicians. 

Learning outcomes

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss why breastfeeding is important
• Demonstrate increased confidence in supporting safe prescribing for breastfeeding parents
• Identify and access reliable resources for information on medication use during breastfeeding beyond the BNF

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on Monday 02 Mach 2026 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event either as a guest or by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your guest account or membership application must be completed at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline.  Please note that the administration and activation of membership or guest accounts can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this webinar and any slides made available by the speaker are released as a member benefit.  Guest account attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a guest account holder and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.