New! – Training video for Pharmacy Teams on safe use of fentanyl patches

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group has produced a 10 minute training video to promote the safe use of fentanyl patches to community pharmacy teams.

It covers:

• the clinical check of the prescription
• patient counselling points regarding safe storage, application, removal and disposal of patches
• managing patient expectations regarding onset of effect
• recommended advice regarding drowsiness, alcohol and driving
• avoidance of external heat sources
• signs of overdose and action to be taken if overdose is suspected