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Chloe Waterson
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Oncology Pharmacist native to Yorkshire. Lung and prostate cancer. Here for the learning.
#PharmSky #OncoPharm

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shinyblackshoe.bsky.social
If you are coming to #BOPA2025 to the Journal Club on Sunday morning you should have an email with some links for some homework!

I promise we aren't asking you to do tons of work... But for the session to work well... Please bring a copy of one of the papers on your📱 or 🖨️...
September 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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shinyblackshoe.bsky.social
Delighted to be sharing some work we have been working on for sometime:

Cetuximab Vs Pantitumumab - we found no efficacy difference but did find different side effect profile. Presenting at #ESMOGI25 this week

doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

I'll be near the poster Friday PM if anyone wants to talk
Image of poster:Polwart, Calum; Wadd, Nicholas; Nelson, Benjamin (2025). Real life comparison of toxicity from cetuximab and panitumumab in the first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. ESMO-GI Poster. figshare. Poster. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28989710
July 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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rpharms.com
The RPS membership now includes Professional Liability Insurance. It provides you with cover for your professional liabilities, access to expert legal advice, allowing you to focus on patient care.

Find out more including policy coverage and exclusions: ow.ly/GNgj50WfZr6
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Access to expert legal advice, allowing you to focus on patient care. Exclusive to RPS members.
June 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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shinyblackshoe.bsky.social
Understating the influence of exercise in preventing recurrences/improving survival for Colorectal cancer. #UKOF25

7% OS gain at 8y Vs 5% Oxaliplatin...
Picture demonstrating exercise levels for challenge trial
June 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Reposted by Chloe Waterson
bopa.org.uk
📢 📢 2025 BOPA Conference: Registration NOW OPEN!

For MEMBERS click here: www.bopa.org.uk/bopa-2025-me...
BOPA members receive a reduced conference fee of £300 (including VAT) if booked by Monday 8th September. Preferential rates at hotels nearby.

For NON-MEMBERS click here: eur.cvent.me/OKgO4O
June 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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bopa.org.uk
📢 📢 27th Annual BOPA Conference October 2024 - Abstracts now published.

Congratulations to all authors.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Please contact the research sub-committee for support.

Abstracts presented: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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June 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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davidarmstrongx.bsky.social
I have written many healthcare stories, but never before have I written about my own health. I decided to do so after learning one of my drugs costs nearly $1,000 a pill and just 25 cents to make. What I found was an incredible story of discovery and exploitation. www.propublica.org/article/revl...
The Price of Remission
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Reposted by Chloe Waterson
oncodaily.bsky.social
KEYNOTE-991 Trial Results: Pembrolizumab Plus Enzalutamide and ADT in mHSPC

oncodaily.com/oncolibrary/...

#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #KEYNOTE-991 #IO #ADT #Pembrolizumab #Enzalutamide #mHSPC #ProstateCancer
KEYNOTE-991. Pembrolizumab Fails to Improve OS in mHSPC
KEYNOTE-991 trial shows no survival benefit from adding pembrolizumab to enzalutamide and ADT in mHSPC.
oncodaily.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Reposted by Chloe Waterson
who.int
Controlled medicines such as pain relievers and sedatives are essential for managing and treating numerous health conditions. Yet, millions of people in need can’t access them.

🔗 WHO's new guideline to support urgent, safe & rational access to life-improving controlled medicines: bit.ly/4ktyVBV
Text reads 'Controlled medicines are crucial to manage certain health needs like cancer pain, mental health disorders, and palliative care.'. Illustration of a bottle of medicines. Text reads 'These medicines are carefully regulated to lower the risk of health harms caused by non-medical use.' Illustration of intravenous medicines and patient. Text reads 'Most people still don’t have safe access to controlled medicines, even for cancer pain or end-of-life care.' Illustration of tablet strips. Text reads 'We need to be better informed about controlled medicines that can reduce unnecessary suffering; and support their urgent, safe, and rational use to improve public health.' Illustration of tablets.
May 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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shinyblackshoe.bsky.social
Colleagues working with Cancer Drugs Fund are trying to assess how helpful a horizon scanning tool is.

If you work in SACT services in UK they want your views..

forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

We also want to know if you haven’t heard of it or haven’t used it too
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
May 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Reposted by Chloe Waterson
brianmackenna.bsky.social
A small but momentous change to the OpenPrescribing homepage this evening.

Hospital medicines data now OPEN for everyone

hospitals.openprescribing.net
May 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com
TRAVEL INSURANCE: OVER 65s OR GOT PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

I said on @itvMLshow yesterday I'd do videos to explain as we ran out of time. I now realise I'll struggle to get 'em done quickly. So here's a link to all the info you should need www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips/2025/05...

#MartinLewis
May 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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pharmaj.bsky.social
Use of #SSRI #antidepressants are associated with a “statistically substantial increased risk” of #posturalhypotension in patients aged over 60 years during the first 28 days of use, according to study results

#mentalhealth #sideeffects
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Antidepressants ‘substantially increase risk’ of low blood pressure when standing up in older people, study results suggest
The use of antidepressants — particularly selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) — are associated with a “statistically substantial increased risk” of postural hypotension (PH) in older…
pharmaceutical-journal.com
May 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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amywski.bsky.social
#pharmsky if you know someone who’d like to come and work in Critical Care, please get them to check out this link! Thanks 🙏🏻
Job vacancy: Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - Critical Care and Theatres, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Luton | trac.jobs
www.healthjobsuk.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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brianmackenna.bsky.social
Interested in a drug and what hospitals are prescribing it?

Behold our new analysis page!

Tool: hospitals.openprescribing.net/analyse/

Blog: www.bennett.ox.ac.uk/blog/2025/05...

Check the data for yourself!

Tell your mates!
Custom analyses on OpenPrescribing Hospitals | Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science
The new custom analysis feature on OpenPrescribing Hospitals.
www.bennett.ox.ac.uk
May 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reposted by Chloe Waterson
updates.chemo.org.uk
Ribociclib

SHELF LIFE OF TABLETS REDUCED

Storage shelf life drops from 3 years to 1 year - this will need some careful stock management @bopa.org.uk as stock will inevitably arrive with less than this

ALSO MOVES TO FRIDGE STORAGE ❄️

updates.chemo.org.uk/SPC_News/pro...
Diff showing reduced pack shelf life from 3 years with no special storage to 1 year fridge stabiity with 2 months at room temperature
May 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
So what's the point of credentialling?

It strengthens the profession.

I hear far too many people say there's no point, they're already being paid at that level. But how do patients know a title means something?

Employers need to be better at ensuring pharmacists are working at the right level
May 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
One of the most excitable presenters I've ever seen!

Plee for help testing the new openprescribing for hospitals.

Can't wait to start nosying #CPCongress

hospitals.openprescribing.net/analyse/
May 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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sarahjpharm.pharmsky.app
It may be 5pm, but @brianmackenna.bsky.social is giving us a very energetic introduction to Open Prescribing for hospitals from @bennettoxford.bsky.social
#CPCongress
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May 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
CPhO Keynote:
-great savings have been and can be made with efficient bio similar switches
-Meds optimisation essential for patient safety, reduce waste and prevent hospitalisation
-aseptics services expansion with hub creation
-standardisation of aseptics products starting with chemo ongoing
May 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
Feel lucky to have joined the queue early enough to get a spot for CPhO Keynote. Didn't manage last year! #cpcongress
May 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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rpharms.com
We are proud to announce a new professional liability insurance policy, exclusive to RPS members.

Find out more including policy coverage and exclusions: bit.ly/3RSjyqA
May 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
Consultant pharmacist journey some of my take homes:
-start collecting evidence early, it is a JOURNEY. Doesn't happen overnight.
-have confidence in yourself.
-Advocate for others & find people who will advocate & believe in you to open doors in places you might never expect.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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stevechurton.bsky.social
MAJOR new benefit announced for RPS members. Comprehensive Pharmacy Insurance. www.rpharms.com/insurance @rpharms.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
chloewaterson.bsky.social
Number of med supply issues only ever increasing. Lots of work goes into protecting patient supply beforehand that I certainly never think about at the other end when I finally get the message that something is unavailable #cpcongress
May 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM