👇🏾Problematic #Polypharmacy needs to STOP.
For medicines safety & optimisation to be a reality in older pple - guidelines, systems, clinicians must lay as much emphasis on #Deprescribing as #Prescribing vs an afterthought or extra conversation at end of consultation
🚨 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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Replying to @anita
@anita-joy.imtiaz references @LellyOboh and @nina.barnett famous tripod in polypharmacy reviews for both older and younger patients @CPCongress
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So excited to hear from the fabulous @LellyOboh @GeriSoc #25Falls #bgsconf on the subject of deprescribing high risk falls drugs. Also to have got a hug and been able to catch up with a friend and a colleague 😊
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On the last day of #BGSconf proud to have co-authored with @Heatherspharm @AgnewJayne pharmacy profession's approach to meeting the needs of frail patients in line with @GeriSoc #joiningthedotsblueprint We need leadership, joined up pathways and seamless tx cr thanks to @rpharms
Frailty affects millions of older adults, and pharmacy teams have a vital role to play in their care. Our new blog explores how pharmacists can take a more person-centred, proactive approach to support those living with frailty. Read more: bit.ly/42qaLRw
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Great to hear of added value of Pharmacist embedded within ED frailty team from Royal Derby ACP Louise Organista #bgsconf #shareddecisionmaking @RealisticMed @GeriSoc
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Happy #Internationalwomensday! We were told early on we were ‘a bit blokey’ and so we’ve always strived to do our bit to highlight inequality.
A huge thank you to all of the inspirational women we’ve had as guests and those who have helped us on our podcast journey
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Enter our #PrescQIPP2025 Awards to be in for a chance to win!
We have 5 categories available including 'Patient safety and addressing overprescribing'.
Find out more: prescqipp.info/community-res…
@LellyOboh @clarehm123 @pharmsafe @AlpanaMair @coachingchemist @NHSSomerset
1 day left to register for @NHS_SPS Polypharmacy session
Join in a patient scenario discussion where we work thru personalising the therapeutic evidence to reduce problematic #polypharmacy & deliver outcomes that matter most to the patient #PatientCentredCare #SMR
Dont miss it!
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Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy
Webinar: 4 Mar 1-2pm
@LellyOboh will use case studies to illustrate a patient-centred approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy
Register here: sps.nhs.uk/articles/personal…
(7/7) #DoOnceAndShare
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🚀 Celebrating Women in Science & Healthcare 🚀
Today, NHS Voices has had the privilege of highlighting just a few of the incredible women making an impact in science, healthcare, and medical communication.
Back at all you brainy women leading great work @PrescQIPP #KatieSmith @carol_roberts2 #SueSmith #SajidaKhatri
@FormulaZoeG
You keep believing in us, inspiring us and stretching us to be and give our best. Thank you 🙏🏾
Happy #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
On #InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsInScience we celebrate our inspirational female colleagues.
We work with the brightest female minds in pharmacy, including but not limited to:
@LellyOboh @clarehm123 @sundusjawad1 @FormulaZoeG @elizbeech @Lauraangus3 @lucypgeridoc
#February11
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✨ MEET LELLY OBOH @LellyOboh ✨
🏆 A highly respected Clinical Pharmacist, dedicating her career to improving the care of older people by ensuring safe and effective medication use.
#WomenInScience #NHS_Voices
Are you?
✅Interestd in #Polypharmacy #Oveprescribing
✅New to #SMRs
✅Proficient in #Deprescribing
Join others passionate abt putting pts at centre of care so theyre Rx medicines ONLY if appropriate & theyre willing to take
☹️1:10 med Rx in pry care inappropriate🤚
See u there
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Personalising evidence-based medicine to reduce polypharmacy
Webinar: 11 Feb 1-2pm
@LellyOboh will outline the importance, explain the tools available & illustrate how to use the resources effectively
Register here: sps.nhs.uk/articles/personal…
(6/7) #DoOnceAndShare
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Are you a Care Home Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician or Academic?
The National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty- NPCFH has been created to provide networking, credentialing, research collaboration & advocacy
NPCHF launch 12th Feb at 8pm
Register: pcpa.co/NPCHFWeb
@pcpa_org
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Got a Fiendish case? “Fiendish Cases - Learning from Real Life Polypharmacy” - @Ldn_ICHP - DM me to present your case at this session!!
Medicines Optimisation - Case-Based Discussions
Wed 12th February 2025 from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Register for the session: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy
Webinar: 4 Mar 1-2pm
@LellyOboh will use case studies to illustrate a patient-centred approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy
Register here: sps.nhs.uk/articles/personal…
(7/7) #DoOnceAndShare
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Personalising evidence-based medicine to reduce polypharmacy
Webinar: 11 Feb 1-2pm
@LellyOboh will outline the importance, explain the tools available & illustrate how to use the resources effectively
Register here: sps.nhs.uk/articles/personal…
(6/7) #DoOnceAndShare
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Resources to support medication review
- these resources provide information and guidance that reflects the growing understanding of problematic polypharmacy & overprescribing
sps.nhs.uk/articles/resource…
(5/7) #DoOnceAndShare #Polypharmacy
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Tools to support medication review
- these practical tools aid medication review by identifying inappropriate medicines, guiding deprescribing, & empowering patients via shared decision making
sps.nhs.uk/articles/tools-to…
(4/7) #DoOnceAndShare #Polypharmacy
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A person-centred approach to polypharmacy & medication review
- how to identify, invite & apply a person-centred framework to support structured medication review
sps.nhs.uk/articles/a-person…
(3/7) #DoOnceAndShare #Polypharmacy
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Understanding polypharmacy, overprescribing & deprescribing
- exploring the causes, consequences & tools to support pharmacy professionals in practice
sps.nhs.uk/articles/understa…
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