Medicines Management Approach to the Environment

More needs to be done to support patients with respiratory disease to receive and use the right medication.¹ The impact of incorrect use of inhalers can contribute to poor disease outcomes, increased risk of exacerbations and hospital admissions.^2,3,4 The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) highlights pharmacists as key members of the multidisciplinary team tasking them with undertaking medication reviews and educating patients around inhalers, whilst supporting the NHS’ target to reduce it’s carbon footprint.¹

Dr Anna Murphy’s talk focusses on optimising medicines management and how this can improve patient adherence and result in better patient outcomes. She gives advice on avoidable polypharmacy and medication waste reduction which in turn can help reduce the environmental impact of respiratory care.

References

1. The NHS Long Term Plan. January 2019. Available at: https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-long-term-plan/ 
2. Price D et al. Inhaler errors in the CRITIKAL study: Type, Frequency, and Association with Asthma Outcomes. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2017; 5(4): 1071-1081.
3. Melani AS et al. Inhaler mishandling remains common in real life and is associated with reduced disease control. Respir Med. 2011; 105(6): 930-938.
4. Usmani OS, Scullion J, Keeley D. Our planet or our patients – is the sky the limit for inhaler choice? Lancet Respir Med. 2019; 7(1): 11-13.

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• Dr Anna Murphy

  Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist & Honorary Visiting Professor

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  Dr Anna Murphy

  Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist & Honorary Visiting Professor University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust & DeMontfort University

  Role and Location

  Anna is an experienced Pharmacist with a demonstrated history of working in patient focused roles in both primary and secondary care. Skilled in Disease Management, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, and Healthcare Management. National and international expert and opinion leader for Respiratory and pharmacy.

  Education

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (University of Manchester)
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (The School of Pharmacy, London)
  • Master of Science (MS), Clinical Pharmacy
  • Independent Prescribing (De Montfort University, Leicester)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) focused in Respiratory medicine (University of Derby)

  Research

  Inhaler resistance, sustainability, recycling, severe asthma.

  Memberships

  • Previous member (co-chair) Taskforce for Lung Health
  • Previous Visiting Professor, De Montfort University