Penny Daynes, Associate Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialist at SPS presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 6th and 12th December.  

To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter

Quick links to highlighted resources:  

Five moments to tackle problematic polypharmacy podcasts
In these podcasts we discuss 5 moments to tackle problematic polypharmacy, using examples from community pharmacy practice and expert advice.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/five-moments-to-tackle-problematic-polypharmacy-podcasts/

Preparing to use denosumab 60mg biosimilar
Biosimilars of denosumab 60mg (Prolia) are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-denosumab-60mg-biosimilar-for-osteoporosis/

Preparing to use denosumab 120mg biosimilar
Biosimilars of denosumab 120mg (Xgeva) are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-denosumab-120mg-biosimilar/

Dronedarone monitoring update
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/monitorings/dronedarone-monitoring/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences         
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/        

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Podcast description:       
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.