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Datasheet
Compendium Contains more data sheets than the printed version |
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British National Formulary | |
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Ask
your Pharmacist Information for the public and a directory of NPA member pharmacies |
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DrugInfoZone |
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(Northern & Yorkshire)
Regional Drug & Therapeutics
Centre The RDTC aims
to promote the safe, effective and economical use of medicines
to the National Health Service in the North of England;
promoting the highest quality of care for people exposed to the
toxic effects of drugs or chemicals; and disseminating and developing
knowledge in these areas through teaching and research. |
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National
electronic Library for Health The National electronic Library for Health Programme is working with NHS Libraries to develop a digital library for NHS staff, patients and the public. Any pharmacist who wishes to access the full database may now apply for an Athens password online. |
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Knowledge Summaries This site is being developed from the PRODIGY Knowledge data and will provide easy to read quality assured, readily accessible and regularly updated clinical knowledge to help healthcare professionals manage common patient conditions generally seen in primary and first-contact care. |
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Merck
Manual Useful for general information on a wide variety of illnesses. There is a separate version available for health professionals |
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The
Cochrane Collaboration is a compilation of abstracts of systematic reviews and clinical trials |
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Pharmaceutical
Journal PJ Online is an interactive website at the forefront of pharmacy practice for pharmacists and allied professionals. The new website replaces the original website first launched in 1999, and also includes the PJ Careers website. The site provides frequently updated news, jobs, careers advice,
ask-the-expert sessions, discussion groups and an invaluable archive. |
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British
Medical Journal The full text of articles from the BMJ is available free on the internet. The archive goes back to 1994. The site is useful for keeping up with developments in primary care and the new NHS |
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The
Lancet Provides selected full-text articles from the Lancet. Registration is required but access is free |
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Bandolier is a free access site of the monthly journal on evidence-based healthcare written by Oxford Scientists. Every back issue to 1995 is available free on-line. The site is funded entirely by sponsorship but remains editorially completely independent. |
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Effective
Health Care Bulletin from the University of York is a bi-monthly bulletin for decision makers in the NHS which examines the effectiveness of healthcare interventions including medicines |
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Chemist
and Druggist The magazine's 'dotPharmacy' site includes news and features from the C&D, and has links to other pharmacy-related pages |
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Pharmaceutical
Press This website contains information about these titles and how to order them. |
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Department
of Health The site includes daily press releases, White Papers and a list of the ministers responsible for health. There is also a searchable database containing contact details for PCOs, health authorities etc. |
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NHS
Direct Information for the public on self-care and the management of minor ailments |
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Medicines
and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency The
MCA (Medicines Control Agency) and MDA (Medical Devices Agency)
merged on 1st. April 2003 to form the MHRA |
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National
Institute for Clinical Excellence This site gives details of drugs and treatments currently being assessed by NICE and summaries of findings from previous reviews |
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National
Prescribing Centre This site gives information on the NPC's activities and access to its publications including the MeReC Bulletins |
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Pharmacist Information
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natpact |
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NHS
Primary Care Group Alliance A useful site for pharmacists working for PCOs |
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Primary
Care Pharmacists' Association Another site useful for PCT pharmacists |
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Pharmacy Medicines Management A PSNC maintained site which gives information on the progress being made and methods being used in the Community Pharmacy Medicines Management Project. |
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National
Prescribing Centre : Medicines Management A resource for people interested in the National Collaborative Medicines Management Project |
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Pharmacy
in the Future: Medicines Management The Pharmaceutical Society's information resource on medicines management |
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