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April 2008

April 26
(PJ)

Chlamydia screening

The pharmacy programme at the University of Western Australia is conducting research into a best practice pharmacy-based chlamydia screening model.

Sajni Gudka (sajni.gudka@uwa.edu.au) and
Xuan Li Yow (xuanpea@gmail.com) would like to hear from anyone who has been involved in running or overseeing pharmacy-based chlamydia screening.

April 12
(PJ)

Anecdotes

Noreen Fenton, MRPharmS, is writing a novel with a pharmacy background and would like to hear from pharmacists who have amusing or thought-provoking anecdotes to share with her.

She can be e-mailed at noreen.fenton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

March 2008

March 8
(PJ)

Falls-focused reviews

Helen Bates would like to hear from any pharmacist who has developed medication review documentation with a specific focus on falls in older people.

She can be contacted at helen.bates@nhs.net

February 2008
February 23 (PJ)	Rent review David Dudley would like to hear from anyone who has recently completed (or is negotiating) a rent review. Information about settlements and how figures were calculated can be e-mailed to treetops.pharmacy@npanet.co.uk
February 16 (PJ)	Humour in pharmacy Alan Wiseman hopes to produce a book cataloguing some of the humorous moments that occur in pharmacy. He invites readers of The Journal to contribute their own stories, real or apocryphal, new or old, which might serve to enlighten and expand his existing material. All contributions will be acknowledged, personally and, he hopes, in print. He can be contacted on 01932 864166 e-mail sagacity40@tiscali.co.uk or at The Flat, Church Gate House, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3EJ
February 2 (PJ)	BBC Two series “The Garden Doctor” is looking for a pharmacist to compare and contrast natural remedies with over-the-counter medicines on a new series for BBC Two. Pharmacists interested in appearing can e-mail sophie.leonard@silverriver.tv or call 020 7307 2743 Opiate withdrawal Mark Hutton, MRPharmS, is working to produce a clearly defined pathway for patients who have been prescribed high doses of morphine for prolonged periods before an operation or whose medical condition has improved. Mr Hutton would like hear from any pharmacist who can direct him to referenced material relevant to controlled and effective withdrawal from morphine or other opiates (e-mail huttoncrew@ntlworld.com).

December 2007

December 8
(PJ)

Consultant pharmacists
Nina Barnett, consultant pharmacist and prescriber for older people at Northwick Park Hospital, London, is interested in expanding a London-based group of consultant pharmacists to cover the whole of the UK.

She believes members of the group can benefit from sharing expertise and experience, defining their new roles, and identifying consultant development needs.

Any consultant pharmacists interested in joining the group can contact Ms Barnett at nina.barnett@nwlh.nhs.uk

November 2007

November 24
(PJ)

SAGE
Stephen Jones would like to hear from anyone who has used SAGE accountancy software to calculate monthly VAT returns.

He can be e-mailed at steve.p.jones@sky.com

November 3
(PJ)

Nutrition and diet
The Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative would like to hear from community pharmacists about what nutrition and diet patient information leaflets they would like the initiative to produce over the next few years.

The SNDRI is running an online survey to allow views to be contributed.

October 2007

October 13
(PJ)

Alcohol misuse study
A systematic literature review is being undertaken to identify studies and examples of community pharmacy-based services for alcohol misuse.

The review authors would like to hear about any evaluation that has been conducted on this subject, regardless of whether it was a study or service development, and irrespective of country of delivery.

Margaret Watson, public health pharmacist, NHS Grampian, can be contacted on 01224 553785
e-mail margaretwatson@nhs.net

August 2007

August 18
(PJ)

CD e-register
Researchers at RAF systems would like to hear from anyone who is interested in participating in beta testing of its electronic Controlled Drugs register. They can be emailed at ecdreg@rafnet.co.uk

Further information

August 11
(PJ)

PCT pharmacists
Brian Miller, accountable officer for Hertfordshire primary care trusts, would like to hear from primary care trust pharmacists who are not accountable officers but who are doing the accountable officer work for their PCTs.

He is drawing up a national list of such pharmacists to ensure that they can be kept aware of developments and resources.

Anyone in this position is invited to contact him by e-mail at brian.miller@herts-pcts.nhs.uk

May 2007

May 26
(PJ)

Generics in Nicaragua
The British Consultancy Charitable Trust would like to hear from a pharmaceutical chemist interested in travelling to Nicaragua to advise on the production of generic drugs. All expenses would be paid. The assignment is likely to last a few weeks.

Contact Gillie Green at assignments@bcct.org.uk

April 2007

April 28
(PJ)

PBC and pharmacy
NHS Primary Care Contracting is looking for ideas and examples of practice-based commissioners and pharmacists working together, in particular where community pharmacy is closely integrated with practice-based commissioning.

It is working to develop resources to support engagement between practice-based commissioning and pharmacy, in particular community pharmacy.

Anyone who is involved with, or aware of, any work that may be of interest to NHS PCC can contact Alison Blenkinsopp at a.blenkinsopp@keele.ac.uk

January 2007

January 27
(PJ)

Medication reviews
Elaine Thomson, a practice pharmacist in Dundee, would like to hear from anyone with experience of pharmacy technicians carrying out medication reviews. She and her colleagues are developing a set of competencies for pharmacy technicians working in primary care and is interested in finding out about similar work being carried out elsewhere.

She can be contacted by e-mail at elainethomson@nhs.net

December 2006

December 9
(PJ)

Young health researcher award sponsors
Audrey Clarissa, president of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation, would like to hear from any organisations or people interested in sponsoring the Young Health Researcher Award, a joint initative by the IPSF, Council on Health Research for Development and International Federation of Medical Students’ Association.

The award is designed to support health researchers in low-income countries who are under 35 years of age or who graduated less than seven years ago.

Ms Clarissa can be contacted on
+62 8122033707 or +31 621285360
e-mail au2dee@yahoo.com

November 2006

November 25
(PJ)

Call for abstracts
The School of Pharmacy at Keele University is calling for abstracts for the 2007 Health Services Research Pharmacy Practice conference “Whose choice is it anyway? Balancing risk and benefit”. Papers on any aspect of pharmacy practice or health services research with relevance to medicines or pharmacy are invited for oral and poster presentation.

Closing date for abstracts, 8 December 2006

Further details about the conference, research topics and abstract submission are available online (www.hsrpp.org.uk).

Tuberculosis DOT
The North East London Tuberculosis Network is developing a new service for community pharmacists in Northeast London to provide “directly observed treatment” (DOT) to TB patients. Tim Rennie is interested in hearing from people who have run similar projects or are interested in working on this project or future pharmacist roles in TB care.
He can be contacted on 020 8510 7670
e-mail timothy.rennie@homerton.nhs.uk

November 18
(PJ)

Crisis Open Christmas
Pharmacists are wanted to help homeless people by volunteering to work at Crisis Open Christmas venues across London between 23 and 30 December.

Further details on 020 7426 3872
e-mail volunteering@crisis.org.uk
Website www.crisis.org.uk

See also Christmas 2006

October 2006
October 28 (PJ)	Needle exchange study Jenny Scott, lecturer in pharmacy practice, University of Bath, would like to interview pharmacists who have withdrawn from needle exchange schemes. Dr Scott is interested in pharmacists’ views and experiences. The study has ethical approval, participation is confidential and the research report will be anonymous. Further information is available without obligation on 01225 385775 (e-mail j.a.scott@bath.ac.uk).
October 14 (PJ)	Merchant Venturers John Powell would like to hear from anyone qualifying in 1936–37 from Merchant Venturers Technical College, Bristol. He is available in the evening on 020 8504 7089.
October 7 (PJ)	Paediatric technicians The newly formed Paediatric Pharmacy Technician Group (PPTG) would like to hear from pharmacy technicians who work in paediatrics. The group aims to facilitate the development and sharing of ideas, information, best practice and continuing professional development. Technicians who would like to know more about the group or are interested in joining can visit the PPTG website at www.pptg.co.uk or contact Pat Hayes on 020 7188 9202.

September 2006
September 9 (PJ)	Journal club, Wales Mike Wallington would be interested in forming or joining a “journal club” in the Cardiff/Newport area, with the aim of discussing current evidence-based interventions with fellow pharmacists. Anyone interested in forming such a group, or who knows of an exisiting group, can contact Mike Wallington at Mikewallington@aol.com

August 2006

August 19
(PJ)

DARE study patient recruitment
The Drug-Induced Arrhythmia Risk Evaluation (DARE) study (St George’s Hospital, University of London and Drug Safety Research Unit, Southampton) is interested in recruiting patients who have had a proarrhythmic event diagnosed as secondary to therapeutic drug administration or drug overdose. Further details about the study are available from Pauline Telfer, study administrator, on 023 8040 8615 (e-mail Pauline.Telfer@dsru.org), who can also be contacted by any units interested in a brief presentation about the study.

Translation of commonly used pharmacy labels
Colin Richman would like to hear from any pharmacists who are native speakers of the following languages, and are able to confirm translations of commonly used pharmacy labels: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Gujarati, Mandarin, Somali or Urdu. Anyone willing to provide 15 minutes of translation proof reading time can e-mail Mr Richman at colin@rx-info.co.uk

July 2006

July 29
(PJ)

Pharmacy locums
Lindsey Gilpin is thinking of setting up a pressure group for pharmacy locums to ensure that their voice is heard when decisions are made. She would like to hear from anyone who is interested. She can be contacted at lindsey_gilpin@yahoo.co.uk

UPDATE (12 August 2006)
Locum pharmacists find voice on the internet

May 2006
May 27 (PJ)	Hidden carers The National Association of Women Pharmacists is planning a project in South Wales to involve community pharmacists in identifying hidden carers. It is hoped that carers can be signposted to sources of support. The NAWP would like to hear from pharmacists interested in becoming involved in the project. Enquiries can be directed to enquiries@nawp.org.uk

April 2006
April 29 (PJ)	Coats of Arms Edward Mallinson would like to hear from any pharmacist who has been granted Arms or who knows of such pharmacists in the past, and can provide a copy of the blazon and, if possible, a drawing. He can be contacted via e-mail (ema.bothwell54@virgin.net).
April 1 (PJ)	Prison pharmacists Cathy Cooke, senior specialist pharmacist prison healthcare at Bristol North Primary Care Trust, has recently taken over the chairmanship of the Prison Pharmacists’ Forum and would like to update the contact details of prison pharmacists. She requests that all pharmacists working in prison pharmacies or providing a pharmaceutical service to prisons send their details to her at Pharmacy Department, HMP Bristol, Cambridge Road, Bristol BS7 8PS (e-mail cathy.cooke@hmps.gsi.gov.uk).

March 2006
March 4 (PJ)	Benzodiazepine users Melanie Greenall would like to hear from pharmacists who have been involved in running or overseeing a service for benzodiazepine or antidepressant users. She is interested in the clinical management of the service and also the financial management, including business cases and obtaining funding. Telephone 01253 306395 (e-mail melanie.greenall@fyldepct.nhs.uk).

February 2006
Feb 18 (PJ)	Earliest Orridge advert Orridge would like to hear from anybody who has an original or copy of the earliest Orridge advertisement published in The Journal before 16 October 1875. Nick Holland-Brown at Orridge can be e-mailed at nick@orridgesales.co.uk
Feb 11 (PJ)	Diabetes UK Diabetes UK would like to hear from health care professionals interested in joining its advisory council, which advises its trustees and teams working with Diabetes UK. Further information and a nomination form are available from the governance team on 020 7424 1115 (e-mail governance@diabetes.org.uk). Closing date 18 April 2006

January 2006
Jan 14 (PJ)	Pharmacy in Nigeria Two Nigerian-trained pharmacists would like to make contact with Nigerian-trained or other interested pharmacists, with a view to supporting and progressing pharmacy education, practice and research in Nigeria. Contact Raliat Onatade (UK) at raliatonatade@gmail.com or Funmi Oduniyi (Nigeria) at fumken@yahoo.co.uk

December 2005

Dec 3
(PJ)

Scientific advisers
The NHS Appointments Commission would like to hear from people who have recent experience in clinical pharmacology, general practice, biostatistics or epidemiology and are interested in being members of the independent scientific advisory committee for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency database research. An information pack can be obtained (quoting reference NAT181) or by telephoning 0870 240 3802.

Multiload
Hilary Cooling would like to hear from pharmacists with surplus stocks of Multiload 250 and 250 short intrauterine devices who would be willing to donate them. The devices would be of use in a rural part of Nigeria. Dr Cooling can be emailed at hilary.cooling@ubht.swest.nhs.uk

November 2005
Nov 19 (PJ)	Uganda Stephen Ward is looking for a pharmacist to take over his role at a missionary hospital in Uganda (see PJ, 26 March, p369), ideally by March 2006. Further information from barbarossa8@hotmail.com Listening Friends Volunteer pharmacists are wanted to train as Listening Friends. The next training session will be in mid-March 2006. Further information from Beverly Nicol on 01926 315994 (e-mail benevolentfund@rpsgb.org) Crisis Pharmacists are wanted to help homeless people by volunteering to work at Crisis Open Christmas venues across London between 23 and 30 December. Application forms from 020 7426 3874 (e-mail volunteering@crisis.org.uk). Website www.crisis.org.uk. For further details call 020 7426 3875
Nov 12 (PJ)	Aston Pharmacy Association history The Aston Pharmacy Association is trying to trace the history of the pharmacy student association at Aston University and would like to hear from former Aston University students who can provide details about the association during their time at the university. Atif Ishaq, APA president, can be contacted on 07971 519388 (e-mail pres@apaonline.org.uk)

October 2005
Oct 29 (PJ)	Patient recruitment Green Light Pharmacy Research Centre would like to hear from any researchers who are looking to recruit patients, pharmacists or technicians through community pharmacies. The research centre is involved with a network of pharmacies in North London and may be able to help. Please contact Lizzie Mills on 020 7753 5839 (e-mail elizabeth.mills@ulsop.ac.uk).

September 2005
Sep 10 (PJ)	Off-label prescribing Researchers from the University of Aberdeen would like pharmacists to return a questionnaire survey on off-label paediatric prescribing, which they will shortly be sending to 1,500 community pharmacies throughout the UK. They received a poor response to the first wave of questionnaires.
Sep 3 (PJ)	Problems with PCTs Chris Morris, MRPharmS, would like to hear from any pharmacists who have experienced problems working with primary care trusts, for an article he is planning to write. He says that replies will be treated in confidence. Mr Morris can be emailed at cmorrislocum@hotmail.com

July 2005
July 30 (PJ)	Pharmacists and PCTs Chris Morris wants to hear from pharmacists who may be experiencing problems with primary care trusts (PJ, 7 May, p544, and 2 July, p20). He says that any information provided will be treated in confidence (e-mail cmorrislocum@hotmail.com).
July 2 (PJ)	Simulated patients Mags Watson, a researcher from the University of Aberdeen, would like to hear from researchers who have conducted randomised controlled trials or controlled trials which have used simulated patients techniques, with a view to including information about their studies in a systematic review. Dr Watson can be contacted at m.c.watson@abdn.ac.uk or on 01224 553785.

May 2005

May 21
(PJ)

Eric Knott medal
Peter Jones, secretary of the Edinburgh and Lothians branch of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, would like to hear from any member who has an Eric Knott medal. The medal was awarded to a third-year student at the Heriot-Watt University for distinction in pharmaceutics. The branch would like to see the medal or obtain a photograph of it with a view to incorporating the design into an award for pharmacy technicians. Mr Jones can be contacted on 0131 622 0428 (e-mail pjones@blueyonder.co.uk).

April 2005

April 2
(PJ)

Osteoarthritis research
Frederick Segal, a pharmacist researching unorthodox methods of managing osteoarthritis, would like to hear from anybody who has any experience of the effects of magnetism in the management of the condition, however anecdotal. He can be contacted by e-mail at fredericksegal@chemist.com

German exchange
Alexander Roth, an independent pharmacist in the Palatinate region of South West Germany, is looking for a British family to accommodate his 16-year-old son for two or three weeks in the summer, or to organise an exchange with a British schoolboy. He can be contacted on +49 6346 2682 (e-mail trifels-apotheke@t-online.de)

March 2005
March 26 (PJ)	Dermatology formulary Lorraine Abela, a hospital pharmacist at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, Malta, would like to receive information about extemporaneous dermatological formularies in UK hospitals to help her produce a standard formulary for her dermatology department. She can be contacted at lorraine.abela@gov.mt Scout Jamboree Martin King would like to hear from pharmacists and technicians who are scout leaders or “network members” and are willing to help at the Eurojam European Scout Jamboree in Essex this summer and from any pharmacies in the Chelmsford area interested in dispensing and supplying services for the event. He can be contacted at martin.king@scouting2007.org
March 12 (PJ)	Locums in Powys Kevin Smith, head of pharmacy and research and development at Powys Local Health Board, would like to hear from locum pharmacists working in Powys. He aims to set up a database so that locums can receive updates about training opportunities, new services and the new pharmacy contract. He can be contacted by telephone on 01874 712641 or by e-mail at kevin.smith@powyslhb.wales.nhs.uk
March 5 (PJ)	Contractual framework Karen Rosenbloom from the University of Hertfordshire school of pharmacy would like to hear from any higher education institute in England willing to work collaboratively to support the implementation of the NHS community pharmacy contractual framework. She can be contacted by email at e.k.rosenbloom@herts.ac.uk

February 2005
Feb 12 (PJ)	Locums in North Herts and Stevenage Mike Beaman, MRPharmS, chief pharmacist at North Hertfordshire and Stevenage Primary Care Trust, would like to hear from locum pharmacists working in the PCT area. He aims to set up a database so that locums can receive updates about training opportunities, new services and the new pharmacy contract. He can be contacted on 01462 478337 (e-mail mike.beaman@nhst-pct.nhs.uk).
Feb 5 (PJ)	Locums in Liverpool Peter Johnstone, MRPharmS, head of medicines management at North Liverpool Primary Care Trust, would like to hear from locum pharmacists who work in any area of Liverpool. He aims to set up a database so that locums can receive updates about training opportunities, new services and the new pharmacy contract. He can be contacted on 0151 234 5038 (e-mail peter.johnstone@northliverpoolpct.nhs.uk)

December 2004

Dec 4
(PJ)

Medicines management
Rob Swallow, senior clinical pharmacist at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, would like to hear from any pharmacists prepared to share the content of their own medicines management policy or code, to help with the modernisation of the trust’s existing policy. Email rob.swallow@panp-tr.northy.nhs.uk

Hospital pharmacy
Ashik Shah, principal pharmacist at the Whittington Hospital, London, would like to hear from hospital pharmacy managers using FP10s as the primary method of outpatient prescription generation. Telephone 020 7288 3644. E-mail ashik.shah@whittington.nhs.uk

November 2004

Nov 6
(PJ)

US licence applicants
Sara Barrow would like to hear from any UK pharmacists who have applied to the US Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee to obtain a state pharmacist licence. Tel +1 360 249 5123 (e-mail sarajane.barrow@earthlink.net).

Christmas volunteers
The homelessness charity Crisis would like to hear from pharmacists interested in helping at their Crisis Open Christmas shelters in London over the Christmas holiday. Details on 020 7426 3872 (email coc@crisis.org.uk)

October 2004
Oct 23 (PJ)	Antibiotics guidelines Any primary care trust prescribing advisers who are prepared to let researchers see their current antibiotics prescribing guidelines are requested to send a copy to John Wilson at 38 Stuart Close, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8AE (e-mail merlin@ginadog.demon.co.uk). Any report arising from the guidelines will contain only anonymised information and individual PCTs will not be identified.
Oct 9 (PJ)	Compliance aids study Karen Rosenbloom and Ruth Goldstein are investigating issues associated with compliance aids (of any sort). If you have any examples of assessments (in any setting) used to identify people who need help taking their medicines, please e-mail them to Dr Rosenbloom at rosenbloom@rosenb.demon.co.uk
Oct 2 (PJ)	Low vision services Peter Thomas, professional executive board pharmacist for Poole Primary Care Trust would like to hear from any pharmacies that provide pharmacy services for patients with low vision. He can be contacted via e-mail at peter@thomas8801.freeserve.co.uk Hertford branch Mike Beaman, chairman of the Hertford branch of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, is seeking information or anecdotes from past or present members of the branch, in preparation for a commemorative event next year to mark 50 years of the branch. Details can be sent to him at 7 Ivory Close, St Albans AL4 0GU, (e-mail mike.beaman@nhst-pct.nhs.uk)

September 2004

Sep 11
(PJ)

Agenda for change
Samir Vohra, clinical governance facilitator, Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Trust and Elizabeth Allcock, clinical governance facilitator, Trafford Primary Care Trust, have written job specifications for their roles according to the “Agenda for change” framework. They would like to share their work and hold discussions with others who hold a similar job title.

They can be contacted at elizabeth.allcock@salford-pct.nhs.uk and samir.vohra@chorley-pct.nhs.uk

July 2004

July 10
(PJ)

Women pharmacists
The National Association of Women Pharmacists would like to hear from any women pharmacists who registered before 1945, to compare their experiences with those of newly registered pharmacists. They would also like to hear from anyone who has a story to tell about the role played by women pharmacists during critical times such as the 1939–45 war or during the early days of the NHS. This is to help mark next year’s centenary of the association.

Contact Brenda Ecclestone, Princess Royal Cottage, Butterow West, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3UA (tel 01453 759515), or Sue Symonds, 30 Main Street, Bunny, Nottingham NG11 6QU (tel 0115 984 4235).

June 2004
June 26 (PJ)	Hospital closures The action group Melton First has launched an appeal to determine the number of war memorial and other old hospitals that are being sold. The group is requesting that people register hospitals in their area that have been or are about to be sold at www.meltonfirst.co.uk or in writing to Melton First, Steans Yard, 12 Burton Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 1DJ.

May 2004
May 29 (PJ)	Listening friends caller Beverly Nicol, benevolent fund co-ordinator at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, would like to hear from a caller who left a message volunteering for the listening friends scheme. The caller’s message was inadvertently erased before her name and details had been noted. If the caller is still interested in becoming a volunteer she can contact Ms Nicol on 01926 315994.
May 22 (PJ)	Ghanaian pharmacists The president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana would like to establish contacts with Ghanaian pharmacists practising in the UK. Further details from Ben Debrah on 07788 535925 (e-mail benjamin.debrah@kcl.ac.uk).
May 15 (PJ)	Equipment available William Ransom is moving location at the end of the year and a quantity of copper plant is no longer required. This includes extraction equipment capable of holding five tons of crude drug, and 20 litre evaporating pans and mixing vessels. Michael Ransom would like to hear from anybody who can recommend a home for this equipment, some of which is over 100 years old and would otherwise be disposed of as scrap metal. He can be contacted at William Ransom & Son PLC, 104 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1LY.
May 8 (PJ)	Skin cancer care Marion Stevenson-Rouse, a hospital pharmacist at Benenden Hospital in Kent, and a patient/carer member of the guidance development group producing the National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines “Improving outcomes in skin tumours including melanoma”, would like to know if there are any pharmacists working with multidisciplinary groups involved with the care of skin cancer patients. She can be contacted at stevensonrouse@hotmail.com Pharmacy staff with disabilities sought for research into work coping strategies Researchers at the University of Reading want to interview pharmacists with disabilities about how they cope with their work more

January 2004

Jan 24
(PJ)

NHS clinical trials group
Mark Howells, research and development support pharmacist at Queen’s Hospital, Burton upon Trent, would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in joining him in setting up an NHS clinical trials/research and development pharmacists and technicians group, with the aim of developing a support network and discussion forum. The group would initially hold meetings online.
He can be contacted at mark.howells@burtonh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk

December 2003

Dec 13
(PJ)

Glasgow branch minutes
Ian Caldwell, FRPharmS, on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Glasgow and West of Scotland branch, wants to hear from anyone who has, or knows the whereabouts of, the minute book for 1953–67 for the branch. Mr Caldwell can be contacted at 91 London Street, Larkhall, Lanarkshire ML9 1AQ (tel 01698 881343).

Medication errors
Debra Paul, a pharmacist from Lagan Valley Hospital, Northern Ireland, would like advice on how to set up a committee at her hospital to collect and categorise medication errors, take action and train staff accordingly. She can be contacted at Lagan Valley Hospital, Lisburn,
Co Antrim, BT28 1JP (e-mail debra_paul@dltrust.n-i.nhs.uk).

Medication review
Melanie Greenall, a prescribing support pharmacist from Fylde Primary Care Trust, is looking to develop a form which nurses or social services can use to refer patients with suspected medication problems to a team of pharmacists. She would like to hear from anyone who has developed referral criteria. Ms Greenall can be contacted on 01253 306395 (e-mail melanie.greenall@fyldepct.nhs.uk).