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Written by Steve Freedman
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 Sheffield is in the process of launching a pharmacy based chlamydia screening service. There is so much interest in this service that the first training evening held earlier this month is being followed by a second event on the 30th September.
Not all pharmacies participating in the service have toilet facilities for the public. Before the public are allowed access to staff toilet facilities a risk assessment must be carried out to ensure security, safety and confidentiality.  Chlamydia Training Event 
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Written by Steve Freedman
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Sheffield PCT has recently sent all pharmacies a set of guidance developed by the Sheffield Care Homes Best Bractice Group. This guidance covers a number of topics: PRN Medicines , Fentanyl , Covert Administration , Expiry Dates and Homely Remedies. The guides are also available electronically from the download section of this website. Furthermore, the Sheffield First Medication Policy that applies to service users in their own home has also been made available on this website. |
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Written by Steve Freedman
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The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006 include new arrangements for the monitoring of the management, usage and other aspects of controlled drugs.
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Written by Steve Freedman
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Sheffield pharmacies are a well used source of post coital contraception as well as information on sexual health for young people. The Sheffield Centre for HIV and Sexual Health runs a number of courses for staff involved in helping teenagers and these courses are also available to pharmacy staff. Click here for details. |
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