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Mirena IUD Update from Dr Niamh Logue 👩⚕️ Exciting news! The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the agency in Australia that regulates our use of medicines and medical devices, has approved the Mirena IUD for contraception for up to 8 years. Here's what you need to know: If you have a Mirena IUD in place or are planning to get one for contraception, it can now be left in place for up to 8 years. If you have a Mirena to help control heavy periods, it still needs to be changed every 5 years. For those using Mirena as part of menopausal hormone therapy (HRT), it also needs to be replaced every 5 years. This update is specifically for contraception. For other uses, the 5-year replacement guideline remains the same. Stay informed and book a consultation if you have any questions about your Mirena IUD! 🌿 #WomensHealth #MirenaIUD #ContraceptionUpdate #SurfcoastWomensHealth #HereToHelp #HealthcareForWomen

📢 Explore the perceptions of pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception through the lens of Georgia's community and non-community #pharmacists. This survey sheds light on views and potential impacts within the #pharmacy profession and patient care. 📖 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dZRj4PX6 Authors: Stone, R. H. et al. #PharmacyPractice #HormonalContraception #PharmacistPrescribing #CommunityPharmacy #Healthcare #PharmacyMDPI #MDPI

📢 PharmaCare Releases First-Year Data on Minor Ailments and Contraception Services. PharmaCare has published its first-year data overview for the Minor Ailments and Contraception Service, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to May 1, 2024. The report offers insights into top conditions addressed by pharmacists, claim outcomes, service usage trends, and much more, showcasing the critical role pharmacists play in enhancing patient care and healthcare accessibility. Learn more about the findings and their impact. Image courtesy: BC Pharmacare 🔗https://lnkd.in/g5p_zBq2 Government of British Columbia Government of British Columbia

Have you signed up for tomorrow's 60-minute masterclass Contraception an NHS Update with Hanna Smith? Key Learning Objectives: ♀️ Understand the provision of accurate counselling for all contraceptive methods, not just limited to pharmacy-supplied options ♀️ Implement effective signposting strategies to promote long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and reduce unintended pregnancies ♀️ Explore the emerging evidence linking all hormonal contraceptives to breast cancer and its implications for healthcare providers ♀️ Identify major contraindications for both combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) and progestogen-only pills (POP) ♀️ Understand the landscape of emergency contraception Can't make it tomorrow? Register and we'll send you the recording so you can watch it on demand in your own time. #nhs #lsaa #lifesciences #pharma #medtech #contraception LSAA Members register here: https://lnkd.in/e3bvhAJR To see our other masterclasses, go to our website: https://lnkd.in/eA2xCDdy

Have you signed up for tomorrow's 60-minute masterclass Contraception an NHS Update with Hanna Smith? Key Learning Objectives: ♀️ Understand the provision of accurate counselling for all contraceptive methods, not just limited to pharmacy-supplied options ♀️ Implement effective signposting strategies to promote long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and reduce unintended pregnancies ♀️ Explore the emerging evidence linking all hormonal contraceptives to breast cancer and its implications for healthcare providers ♀️ Identify major contraindications for both combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) and progestogen-only pills (POP) ♀️ Understand the landscape of emergency contraception Can't make it tomorrow? Register and we'll send you the recording so you can watch it on demand in your own time. #nhs #lsaa #lifesciences #pharma #medtech #contraception LSAA Members register here: https://lnkd.in/e7q7fE7a Host: Ian Chamberlain To see our other masterclasses, go to our website: https://lnkd.in/eVJWfGih

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆: 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗖𝗦) - 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳-𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗞𝗲𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗞𝗲𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗗𝗘𝟳𝟰 𝟮𝗗𝗙 CPPE, Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire and Community Pharmacy Derbyshire have teamed up to host this collaborative workshop for contractors and their teams.   The Community Pharmacy England website reminds us that the 31st March 2025 is the deadline for pharmacy owners who are delivering Pharmacy First to also deliver the Pharmacy Contraception Service and Hypertension Case-Finding Service to qualify for the monthly £1,000 fixed payment (as well as meeting the relevant consultation threshold). Mike Jones of Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire comments: “We are excited to bring you this contraception learning opportunity. This is a great opportunity for those who are not yet signed up to this service. We are keen to get you trained and signed up to the service by the end of March 2025. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝟮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹."   Emma Anderson, Regional CPPE Tutor, says: "As well as working for CPPE, I am a jobbing community pharmacist, so I know how busy and pressured things are now. Therefore, we have designed the learning to make the most of the time that you have available. Preparation tasks are based on a self-assessment of your needs. Following the workshop there is an option to attend a support webinar with Kirsty Armstrong who leads the service for NHS England and Alastair Buxton of Community Pharmacy England. Two other community pharmacists and I who deliver the service will also be there to answer questions. The workshop part of this learning will be hosted by Penny Mosley, and I will be attending as speaker for the event". You can book the workshop here 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/eu6hNA2N  You will also find a link to book the post workshop support webinar in that page. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗰𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂. #pharmacyservices #pharmacycontraceptionservice #pharmacyfirst #training #workshop #communitypharmacy #pharmacists

As Access to Contraception Expands, Pharmacists Can Play a Key Role: Lakdawala and Vernon’s session discusses the changing landscape of hormonal contraception and pharmacists’ roles within it. #finance #pharmacy #lifesciences

Our latest white paper delves into systemic and individual payer-based obstacles hindering full implementation of pharmacist prescribing policies. From complex billing tech to ambiguous agency guidelines, we dissect barriers and propose payment reforms to unlock the full potential of pharmacy prescribing of contraception. By Christina Piecora and Liz McCaman Taylor https://lnkd.in/eheC48wF

🌟 Did you know that Crown Family Medical offers Implanon insertion? 🌟 Here's what you need to know before booking an appointment with us: 🩺 If you're a new patient, you'll need to schedule a long consultation appointment. During this visit, the doctor will discuss everything you need to know about the Implanon insertion, which provides effective contraception for up to 3 years. Ready to take the next step in your contraceptive care? Book your appointment today! #Implanon #ContraceptiveCare #CrownFamilyMedical #WomensHealth #PatientCare #LongTermContraception

📢 Improving IUD Experience: Addressing the Pain Barrier 🔹 The Importance of IUDs: It has been well established that both hormonal and copper IUDs are highly effective forms of contraception, offering long-term protection and empowering women with more control over their reproductive health. 🔹 The Pain Barrier: However, despite their benefits, the pain associated with IUD insertion is a significant barrier for many. Recognizing this, the CDC has issued new guidelines to better manage pain during the procedure, ensuring more personalized care. The CDC has issued new guidelines to address the pain associated with IUD insertions, a significant concern for many patients. The guidance emphasizes shared decision-making between doctors and patients, offering more pain relief options such as anesthetic gels and creams. This change aims to acknowledge the individualized nature of pain and improve patient care. Trimedic understands the importance of addressing the pain associated with IUD insertions, as it remains a barrier to women seeking effective contraception options. We are committed to supporting solutions that improve patient comfort and access. #WomenHealth #IUD #Contraception #CDC #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Trimedic