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Audit of unfractionated heparin (UFH) management in adult inpatients: Improving anticoagulation safety

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains an important option in venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment, but its safe use requires careful monitoring.

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Haemostasis & thrombosis

Quarterly audit on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention: Strengthening patient safety in hospitals

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains one of the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths. Ensuring timely VTE risk ...

14 Oct 2025

Cardiovascular

Optimising lipid management in secondary prevention

The NHS Long Term Plan has set an ambitious goal: to prevent 150,000 heart attacks and strokes by 2029.

13 Oct 2025

Emergency care

Time critical medications: A pharmacist-led approach

The fast-paced, high-volume environment of emergency care makes medication errors more likely—particularly for patients ...

10 Oct 2025

Infection, Respiratory

Audit of rescue pack antibiotic use in COPD patients: Improving stewardship and patient care

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often prescribed “rescue packs” containing antibiotics to...

09 Oct 2025

Roles

Prescribing pharmacists: An NHS workforce solution?

The NHS continues to face a significant workforce challenge. GP numbers remain under pressure while patient demand and a...

22 Sep 2025

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Neurosciences

Gabapentinoids: how they work, uses, risks & more

Overview What are gabapentinoids? Gabapentinoids are a class of medications used to treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain....

16 Sep 2025

Roles

What to expect as a foundation hospital pharmacist

Your pharmacy foundation year is the final stage of training before you’re a qualified pharmacist. But what exactly can ...

04 Sep 2025

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Well-being

Implementing a pharmacy workplace well-being plan

What is the impact of embedding a workplace well-being plan for pharmacy staff at a local level? This is what one pharma...

04 Sep 2025

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