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Antimicrobial Stewardship in the United kingdom: Perspective From A Pharmacist At A Bone & Joint Hospital

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Pharmacists also undertake enhanced roles through nationally commissioned services, including managing minor ailments to avoid the need for medical intervention and clinical management of uncomplicated UTIs using patient group directions. The target for the overall usage of antimicrobials is a reduction of 15% by 2024.

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Sebelipase alfa becomes first NHS treatment for Wolman disease after NICE recommendation

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The final guidance is expected to be published in early January 2024. NICE’s recommendation is based on sebelipase alfa’s clinical effectiveness evidence from two single-arm, open-label, multicentre trials: LAL-CL08 and LAL-CL03.