@clarepharmacy.bsky.social Pharmacist helping patients get more from their medicines. Clinical Lead for HIN national Polypharmacy programme. Proud Wiganer.
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More than 1 in 4 trials in four leading medical journals set an upper age limit and gave no reason.
Thake and colleagues, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2017, checked 4,341 trials published from 1998 to 2015 in the BMJ, Lancet, JAMA and New England Journal of Medicine. 1,258 (29 in 100) set an upper age limit, and 93 in 100 of those gave no reason.
The share fell a little over the 18 years, but older people were still not well represented.
When a trial leaves older people out, doctors have less direct evidence for the people who use the most medicines.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2861…
Baffles me an all!
Wigan has the most famous pier in the world, so why doesn't the council shout about it?
I've been asking the question for years! #wigan #GeorgeOrwell #history
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Our Repeat Prescribing Toolkit created in collaboration with the RCGP helps practices improve the consistency of repeat prescribing. It is the first national good practice guidance on repeat prescribing in 20 years.
Find out more: ow.ly/Vhe350ZNmF5
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Repeat Prescribing Toolkit
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The crisis of over-prescribing costs the NHS an estimated £2.21 billion a year.
🚨 EXC: An over-prescribing epidemic is sending 1,000 elderly patients to A&E every single day - a consequence of a fragmented NHS unprepared for the ageing silver tsunami heading its way as 468k baby boomers turn 80 this year: thetimes.com/article/ddf452b…
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Wish to share with you the job advert for 8A General Internal Medicine Pharmacist is now live. And will close on 16/09/2026.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Specialist Clinical Pharmacist General Medicine | SmartRecruiters
Link to apply- smrtr.io/BFz-h
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Congratulations to my friend Andy Burnham on becoming leader of the Labour Party with a clear mission to transform Britain for the better.
Today, we also thank Keir Starmer for bringing Labour back into government and guiding Britain through difficult times at home and abroad.
What a fantastic day @OfficialUoM . So proud of my son graduating with a First! Met one of my heroes @nazirafzal who did not disappoint 🥰, and heard @RealTimBooth accept his award with grace and humility and humour and passion and love. The Mancunion way ❤️ 💪 @andyburnham
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Detailed guidance on using our new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard is available now.
@Clarehm123 and our own ePACT2 training team explain the importance of this work and how to get the most out of the data and dashboard.
Watch now:
youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
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Along with @macmillancancer, we're inviting healthcare professionals to complete a 7–10 min anonymous survey on managing medicines and polypharmacy in cancer care.
Take part by Monday 8 June: ow.ly/tG2O50Z25o1
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Macmillan Cancer Support Polypharmacy in Cancer Care Share your views
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Nominations are now open for the Harrison Memorial Medal 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to the advancement of pharmaceutical science.
Nominations will be open until 15 October 2026. The winner will be announced in Autumn 2026.
Find out more: rcpharm.org/information/harr…
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Harrison Memorial Medal Recognising outstanding contributions to the advancement of pharmaceutical science
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Along with @macmillancancer, we're inviting healthcare professionals to complete a 7–10 min anonymous survey on managing medicines and polypharmacy in cancer care.
Take part by Wednesday 27 May: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HCPPolyp…
ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Macmillan Cancer Support Polypharmacy in Cancer Care Share your views
Oh dear. 7:27 and I’m already shouting @BBCRadio4 there are very few “forever drugs” most people in their later years need a medication review to reassess the risks/benefits of medicines taken for “prevention”. As we age, our physiological reserves to metabolise meds changes.
This is good news. Well done to all involved and fingers crossed it leads to wider recognition and better treatment for the many women and girls who are suffering with it. theguardian.com/society/ng-i…
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📣 Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
@veritypcos ✨
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Today is the 33rd anniversary of the day the IRA bombed Warrington town centre and killed my son Tim and 3 yr old Johnathan Ball. Words can never describe how losing a child leaves a huge hole in your heart and your family. Eternal love Tim ❤️❤️
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Important finding. Beware SGLT2i in thin people with HF. Not only do ‘benefits not translate’ , looks like active harm #DoNoHarm
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January is cervical cancer awareness month!
Did you know?
Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
#EndCervicalCancer
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Everyone has a favourite edition of the British National Formulary.
How has the the go-to reference point for healthcare professionals in the UK and beyond changed (and grown) over time?
#BMJChristmas
bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r257…
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To support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty, we recently published our Pragmatic Prescribing guidance. Endorsed by the @rpharms, the @rcgp, @RCPEdin, and the @RCPhysicians, this document was an instant hit. buff.ly/n33nYtM
