A pharmacy-led medicines optimisation team in a GP surgery setting reduced inappropriate #polypharmacy, achieved cost savings of £103,975 and improved quality of prescribing for patients. #deprescribing pharmaceutical-journal.com/research/resea…

This resource from Health Innovation Network South London can help you spot #anticholinergic side effects that might prompt review for #deprescribing bit.ly/2O5QsDk

Excellent study where #QOL improved with #deprescribing for seniors. All #HCPs should regularly review drug harms vs. benefits, effect size, and whether the objective of treatment matches pt goals & expectations. #choosingwisely #lessismore #hpm #hapc ja.ma/2OC591l

There’s a move towards quality assurance & possible rating of pre-reg training sites. How should quality be presented in community (stars, x/10 rating) and vitally, what factors should contribute to the outcome / rating? Trainee reviews / PQS / GPhC inspection reports, etc.

Any of our students working on PPI’s for their MOT for PSMO? This meta-analysis suggesting PPI usage associated with increased carriage of multi-drug resistant gut bacteria might be might be useful for a CDP critical evaluation 😀 jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

Today is International Women's Day. We asked alumna and artist Nina.draws.scientists to help us illustrate some of the groundbreaking research taking place at the University. #InternationalWomensDay2020. [THREAD] #IWD2020 #WomenInSTEM

GPs, pharmacies and Minor Injuries Unit remain open on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Find out more about which local services are availble: ow.ly/foCJ50z8PFQ

@AvonlpcRichard Got any spare for Bradford on Avon?!

Proud to be part of this paper from Care & Prevent study where we found albuminuria in PWID to be double that of general population & associated with acidifier overuse. nature.com/articles/s4159… PharmUnivBath

1) The UK government keep justifying their decision to reopen schools by saying they are mirroring Denmark who have successfully reopened schools, and directed the unions to find out how it has been achieved safely, so we did and this is what we found:

📢Opportunity to participate in research: Looking for #communitypharmacists and #GPs working closely together! #collaboration #primarycare PharmUnivBath Clinical Community Pharmacy Courses at Bath Royal Pharmaceutical Society Royal College of General Practitioners

If you can, wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces where social distancing isn’t possible to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. This can be done be covering your mouth and nose with a scarf or bandana. ow.ly/S3kX50zXRMA

Professor David Wright is holding a webinar about his independent review of community pharmacy representation and support on Monday 29th June at 7pm ow.ly/zf2S50A41ft

Pharmacists with experience in adv practice /education. Want to join our team? Job vacancy: Associate Dean/Regional Lead - Advanced Practice Pharmacist Training Programme, Health Education England, Leeds / Manchester / Newcastle |Closes 28/07/20 healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Y…

Professor Harry Rutter from BathUni SPS shares his thoughts on the government’s proposed obesity plan, announced today. IPR #policy

University of Bath Harry Rutter BathUni SPS IPR Here's a fantastic thread from Harry Rutter on obesity and the policy challenge it presents >> x.com/harryrutter/st…

If a child has a personalised asthma action plan, they are four times less likely to have an asthma attack that requires emergency hospital treatment. Ask your healthcare professional for an asthma plan. #AskAboutAsthma Matt Clark @Simonkenny14 NHS England NHS London

Congratulations on completion of minor ailments Reena Barai Glad to hear that you have already used some of the skills learnt 🥳 #minorailments

Don’t think lectures on online platforms can be interesting? Attend one with Lelly Oboh whose enthusiasm penetrates the screens and into your home. Lucky to have obtained Lelly for our #polypharmacy unit #PHiF #pharmacylife #deprescribing

Very glad to publish my PhD work x in AJPE