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We provide a small number of training courses and documents for specialist audiences.
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Poisoning and toxicity: resources to support answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about medicine toxicity or overdose
Accredited training for pharmacy staff within technical services
Pharmacy staff involved in the preparation of aseptically-prepared products should be suitably trained and accredited to assure a safe service
Children's medicines: resources to support answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in paediatrics
Vaccines and immunisation: resources for answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions on vaccines and immunisation
Travel health: resources to support answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines
Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry
Drug interactions: resources to support answering questions
Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about drug interactions
Calculating kidney function
We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.
Assessing the impact of renal impairment on medicines safety
We advise on points to consider when undertaking medication reviews in people with kidney disorders