The BLMK Medicines Optimisation Team

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Medicines Optimisation is a part of the wider medicines optimisation agenda. It is an evidence-based approach to prescribing which balances the safety, tolerability, effectiveness, cost and simplicity of treatments.

Good medicines optimisation means that patients receive better, safer and more convenient care. It focuses on the prescribing of medicines ensuring patients get the best use from their medicines, working closely with clinicians to ensure the NHS gets the best value.

The team are also involved in the access to high-risk and high-cost medicines and working with secondary and tertiary care, mental health and community services to ensure these medicines are prescribed appropriately and safely.

Clinical Guidelines & Pathways

Shared Care Guidelines

Prescribing Information, Bulletins & Guidance

End of Life Care Medicines Service

BLMK Area Prescribing Committee

High Cost Drugs & Individual Funding Requests

Resources For Health Professionals

Medicines Commissioning Policies

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

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If you have any feedback or find any issues, please email the team:
BLMKICB.MedsOpt@nhs.net

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