Publications by authors named "Sarah Guard"
Community pharmacists continue to deliver a growing number of services, with an increased need for collaborative work between local teams in community settings. In South East London, the Integrated Care Board and Pharmacy Alliance have invested in the development of community pharmacy neighbourhood leads (CPNLs), who represent community pharmacies in a locality and provided a tailored five-session leadership course that ran between November 2023 and March 2024, covering theory and implementation. This study aimed to evaluate the experiences of the CPNLs and other colleagues who participated in the leadership development programme.
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- Adalimumab therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) was successfully integrated into a national psoriasis service, aiming to improve treatment responses by evaluating serum drug concentrations.
- Out of 229 patients, 74% received TDM, with significant clinical improvement noted in nonresponders who adjusted their medication based on TDM results.
- The study highlights that tailored implementation strategies and regular assessments can help translate biomarker research into practical applications in patient care.