Richard Chrystal
rchrystal-spiritmo.bsky.social
Richard Chrystal
@rchrystal-spiritmo.bsky.social
#NUFC fan, part-time gym enthusiast.
Other parts of the day spent as #MedicinesOptimisation Account Manager for Spirit Health
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🚨 Breaking News: The NHS Budget Crisis - Can We Really Afford to Cut Back?🚨

It's no secret, ICBs are in deficit and budgets are tight! Mahesh explores the harsh reality of cost savings and how the NHS can optimise resource.

➡️ Watch the final episode: bit.ly/42uXrwT
Episode 3: Budgets and Cost Savings – 2024 Medicines Optimisation Round-Up - Spirit Health
Mahesh Mistry, Spirit Health’s Head of Medicines Optimisation, throws down his thoughts on budgets, annualised funding cycles and trying to green-light those long-term plans
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January 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A hidden cost for proactive recycling?

It's not surprising that patients using inhalers with dose counters disposing of them more efficiently, making it a balancing act when comparing prescribing costs against wastage.

An interesting read coming from Pharma Journal.

#nhs #medicines #inhalers
Third of asthma inhalers without dose counters returned for recycling when half full, study finds
Around a third of inhalers with no dose counters are disposed of for recycling despite having at least half the doses left, a study has found. The paper, published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research on ...
pharmaceutical-journal.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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🌟 It's National Pharmacist Day!

It's the time to pause, celebrate and be thankful for all that pharmacists have achieved including, ensuring patients are kept safe and have access to quality care and treatment.
Thank you for all the work that you do.💙
January 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I can't believe it's nearly my 3yr anniversary with @spiritmedsop.bsky.social!

For some, 3yrs years isn't that long.

However, some people seem to change jobs like underwear, a (hopefully) regular occurrence.

For me, a bit of commitment to the cause goes a long way - here's the the next 3!
January 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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As 2024 comes to a close, our team is taking a moment to reflect on all we've accomplished. From industry events to countless cups of coffee, it's been a whirlwind!

✨Check out our year in review to see what we've been up to✨

#YearInReview #MedicinesOptimisation #SpiritWrapped
December 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Another day, another demo!

Its always best to get out to see people in person. The whole 'Teams' experience definitely has its place, but you can't use an AI generated background when in the same room...

This time, I'm showing off our CareSens Sfit & Dual meters.

#pharmacy #medicines #diabetes
December 6, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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NHS ICBs could collectively save £127.72 million by prescribing Spirit products across primary care for diabetes (including CGM), continence, and wound care.

Let's kick-start your budget season into action, and see how much you could save: https://buff.ly/3BmRire
December 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM