@shivam_atheist @theliverdr I was part of a team that was dispensing methotrexate to the NHS. Most of the adverse effects are attributed to overdose and prescribing errors. We had to report on the pharmacovigilance, and to call it safe is a stretch becau
RT @openprescribing: New results from this QI project to reduce potentially unsafe methotrexate prescribing from @RuthMarieDales @JInnesMP…
RT @openprescribing: New results from this QI project to reduce potentially unsafe methotrexate prescribing from @RuthMarieDales @JInnesMP…
RT @openprescribing: New results from this QI project to reduce potentially unsafe methotrexate prescribing from @RuthMarieDales @JInnesMP…
New results from this QI project to reduce potentially unsafe methotrexate prescribing from @RuthMarieDales @JInnesMPharm @rlloyd66 @pharmsafe @TheIHI Building on our @BJGPjournal analysis of the scale of the problem https://t.co/E2L1wiLWvx
Our neighbours have developed systems to detect unwarranted variances in prescribing https://t.co/0hsUm0YpHL This shouldn’t be about blaming individuals. Adequate staffing & better systems should be in place. Unless we like lurching from scandal to sca
We need to keep pushing this to stop prescribing of methotrexate in 10mg tablets as it’s unsafe (can & does lead to errors when confused with 2.5mg) I can’t believe we’re still dealing with this after so many deaths and upteen national safety guidanc
RT @openprescribing: @JmilnerPharm @MattFenech83 @DigitalPhamcist We wrote a paper about it - link to original report in references https…
@JmilnerPharm @MattFenech83 @DigitalPhamcist We wrote a paper about it - link to original report in references https://t.co/uBvs2mnmlg
He highlights https://t.co/AXSolRrOkl as a great resource available to all to look at local (or national) prescribing practices and an example study on MTX using it. Fascinating resource for future QIPs (note to self!). https://t.co/CBgv4D7SNm #BSR21 @drja
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @sebbacon: My favourite of our pre pandemic papers, nice for it to get some recognition. Really showcases value of open ways of working.
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
My favourite of our pre pandemic papers, nice for it to get some recognition. Really showcases value of open ways of working.
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @BJGPjournal: No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openpres…
RT @openprescribing: Thanks @BJGPjournal ! Up to date progress on reducing methotrexate 10mg tablets is available for every practice, PCN,…
Thanks @BJGPjournal ! Up to date progress on reducing methotrexate 10mg tablets is available for every practice, PCN, CCG, STP and NHS Region on OpenPrescribing https://t.co/Vws6wQac9J
No. 6. Methotrexate safety – To avoid overdose, GPs should only prescribe 2.5mg tablets. #BJGPTop10 @UniofOxford @openprescribing @ebmdatalab @bengoldacre @sebbacon @richiecroker @alexjohnwalker https://t.co/rWVD9SbvZd https://t.co/3RUiOg7hmy
RT @RichardCattell1: Trends and variation in unsafe prescribing of methotrexate: a cohort study in English NHS primary care | British Journ…
Trends and variation in unsafe prescribing of methotrexate: a cohort study in English NHS primary care | British Journal of General Practice https://t.co/ZWUuTYFGFl
We have a recent paper risks of prescribing with methotrexate 2.5mg and 10mg tablets. Does anyone have a picture of UK methotrexate products side by side? We have found some Irish methotrexate products Paper: https://t.co/E2L1wiulDZ https://t.co/7E4XW8xF
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
RT @openprescribing: 🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsa…
🚨Guest blog🚨 @DrKBarrett on how he uses OpenPrescribing in his routine practice with an example about potentially unsafe methotrexate prescribing. Blog https://t.co/TKQqycx8MS Our paper on methotrexate https://t.co/E2L1wiulDZ Tool https://t.co/Vws6wQac9
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
Methotrexate problems persist. The MaPPs service gives patients a hard-copy medicines information printout. Methotrexate is THE medicine MaPPs has revised most (valproate a close second). All the safety information is there in plain English. @misturainform
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
GPs in England are continuing to prescribe methotrexate in its 10mg tablet form, despite current guidance stating only 2.5mg tablets should be prescribed. https://t.co/rWVD9RTV7F https://t.co/YEfm5UdDEj
FARMACOSEGURIDAD: https://t.co/mFtKepRRDZ Trends and variation in unsafe prescribing of methotrexate: a cohort study in English NHS primary care https://t.co/sYHpuXaT31
📰⚠️Trends and variation in unsafe prescribing of #methotrexate: a cohort study in English NHS primary care | British Journal of General Practice https://t.co/YkA3buAc5t
RT @LauraPharma: “As 21 deaths that occurred from 1993–2017 in England and Wales were attributed to methotrexate poisoning, the coroners’ r…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
Trends and variation in unsafe prescribing of methotrexate: a cohort study in English NHS primary care | British Journal of General Practice #PtSafety https://t.co/AIhlkxgOzB
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
We've known for years the error around this drug. The message is not universally getting through
RT @SusanTh89074607: Really important for all health care professionals to understand important of correct dosing and administration of met…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @LauraPharma: “As 21 deaths that occurred from 1993–2017 in England and Wales were attributed to methotrexate poisoning, the coroners’ r…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @openprescribing: Our new paper is out today in @bjgp looking at unsafe prescribing of methotrexate, where higher doses can lead to toxi…
RT @openprescribing: Our new paper is out today in @bjgp looking at unsafe prescribing of methotrexate, where higher doses can lead to toxi…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
Really important for all health care professionals to understand important of correct dosing and administration of methotrexate #medicinessafety @FionaBevan2 @RooneySian @UHNM_Safe_Meds
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
“As 21 deaths that occurred from 1993–2017 in England and Wales were attributed to methotrexate poisoning, the coroners’ reports for these deaths should be reviewed to identify recurring themes.” #patientsafety
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @sebbacon: New paper: we examine one drug where, 14 years after guidance was issued, dosing errors with potentially fatal consequences (…
RT @WMidsMedsInfo: And if you click on the CCG name, it takes you to a list of possible areas for cost savings - sort by distance from medi…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
This is so important. I am amazed it needs to be written. In 2002 I overdosed hugely as a result of unannounced change in prescription. Pneumonia and pericarditis resulted. At least I lived. Some didn't.
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @WMidsMedsInfo: And if you click on the CCG name, it takes you to a list of possible areas for cost savings - sort by distance from medi…
RT @WMidsMedsInfo: And if you click on the CCG name, it takes you to a list of possible areas for cost savings - sort by distance from medi…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @alexjohnwalker: Our newest OpenPrescribing paper describes unsafe prescribing of methotrexate. Prescribing of 10mg tablets is against a…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @openprescribing: Our new paper is out today in @bjgp looking at unsafe prescribing of methotrexate, where higher doses can lead to toxi…
RT @openprescribing: Our new paper is out today in @bjgp looking at unsafe prescribing of methotrexate, where higher doses can lead to toxi…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
And if you click on the CCG name, it takes you to a list of possible areas for cost savings - sort by distance from median (compared to other CCGs) or by potential saving. Very cool!
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…
RT @bengoldacre: Methotrexate should only be prescribed in 2.5mg tablets to avoid accidental overdose. How often this is safety guidance b…