22 June 2023
Case studyMedicines Safety Assurance Tool (MSAT), developed in 2014 and still in demand
We introduced the MSAT in 2014 which has since been further developed and fully utilised supporting organisations with systematic…
22 July 2022
Case studyPharmacy support to Lancashire and South Cumbria COVID-19 vaccination programme
We provided insight to clinical enquiries, produced reports and worked to develop standard operating procedures to help improve patient…
20 July 2022
Case studyImproving high-dose opioid prescribing
We helped Greater Preston and Chorley & South Ribble Clinical Commissioning Groups significantly reduce high-dose opioid prescribing, bringing it…
7 July 2022
Case studyImproving medicines safety in Wirral care homes
Our medicines management and optimisation team improved safety and care for elderly Wirral care home residents, helped to prevent…
24 May 2022
Case studyAchieving the best from primary care network pharmacy teams
We provided a tailored package of strategic and operational support to a newly formed pharmacy team at a primary…
10 May 2022
Case studyCOVID-19 vaccine safety at primary care network vaccination centres
We ensured that vaccination centres functioned with safety at the highest level by training staff and providing ongoing senior…
2 March 2022
Case studyImproving use of medicines across Merseyside – Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee
We had another successful year in 2020/21 at the Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee promoting the safe and efficient…
9 December 2021
ReportA committee for improving use of medicines across Merseyside
Our latest report is out on the impact of the Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee (APC) on the appropriate…
7 December 2021
NewsFree access to a range of medicines optimisation content
Welcome to our new web product where you can access free content to help improve medicines optimisation support. Visit…
30 June 2021
Case studyUsing expertise to help the Sue Ryder charity improve its medicines management
NHS ML supported the Sue Ryder charity to improve its management and governance of medicines Background The Sue Ryder…
18 March 2021
NewsMedicines optimisation in Walsall care homes shortlisted for innovation award
Sonia Bigra, Senior Pharmacy Technician Our medicines management experts worked closely with Walsall CCG during the pandemic to optimise…
9 March 2021
Case studyImproving medicines safety in care homes
Through structured medication reviews, we supported the proactive management of individual care home patients needs, saving over £149,000 in…
3 February 2021
NewsHelping the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System vaccinate patients against COVID-19
As a key system partner, NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML) is actively supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme in…
30 March 2020
Case studyEnabling increased prescribing collaboration across Merseyside
Following a thorough review process to ensure a safe and cost-effective use of medicines across Merseyside, the prescribing collaboration…
9 March 2020
Case studyHelping patients get the most benefit from their medicines
We used the Me and My Medicines campaign to help patients raise concerns and use their medicines more effectively.…
5 October 2018
Case studySupporting a consultation into prescription of medications available over the counter
Commissioned by NHS England, we collated and analysed all feedback from a formal consultation producing a full report of…
