Managing medicines in care homes (SC1)

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Managing medicines in care homes (SC1)

Provider: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

This guideline (SC1) covers best practice for managing medicines in care homes. It aims to promote the safe and effective use of medicines in care homes by advising on processes for prescribing, handling and administering medicines.

Managing medicines in care homes (SC1)

Managing medicines in care homes (SC1)

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