All Medicines optimisation articles
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NewsEMA launches a pilot to drive the repurposing of existing medicines
A new initiative from the European Medicines Agency aims to support organisations investigating potential secondary uses for pre-existing medications
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News
NICE guideline targets prescribing of dependence-forming drugs
New draft recommendations on the safe prescribing of medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal are intended to reduce the risk of harm to patients
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NHS guideline
OTC quick reference guide
A quick reference tool summarising CCG guidance on conditions for which over-the-counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care.
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Independent professional body guideline
In practice: guidance for pharmacist prescribers
This guidance sets out the key areas pharmacist prescribers should consider when applying GPhC standards to their prescribing practice
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: medicines management in the community
This useful summary covers the assessment of medicines support needs and cooperation between health and social care
