Pharmacy teams have been asked to review the information and think about any actions they should take to ensure patients and the public receive safe and effective care.
The email highlights concerns and provides advice on areas including:
- Dispensing and supplying methotrexate
- Supplying other higher risk medicines including propranolol
- Interactions, Contraindications and Counselling
- Antibiotic stewardship with fluoroquinolones and Yellow Card reporting of side effects
- Utilising IT systems to support safe prescribing and dispensing