The MUR Zone is your one-stop resource to get the most out of medicines use reviews, including the three target groups covered in targeted MURs, as well as being a vital reference for the Scottish chronic medicines service.
Categorised by both drug and condition, the zone is an essential library, covering common therapies, key counselling points and lifestyle advice.
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Test yourself with this MUR case study. What issues can you identify? How would you resolve them? Compare your answer with ours, and comment below on any other interventions you would make. |
 Update Module 1608 refreshes your knowledge of comorbidities in mental health and reveals the points to cover during an MUR. |
 Daily digest Brits are known for being a little lazy, but writes Isobel Smith , when it comes to something as important as health, managing a condition isn’t something to be taken lightly |
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There is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it can be managed using on the central nervous system stimulants methylphenidate, atomoxetine or dexamfetamine. Dosage regimen ... |
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Mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease may be treated using one of the cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine), and the glutamate antagonist memantine is licensed for use in... |
Adam Yates MSc, M Pharm has created aide memoires and protocols for acne, eczema and psoriasis MURs after completing a service evaluation of patients who managed chronic skin conditions. Please find downloadable aide memoires and protocols for each MUR below:
 After assessing whether he himself was delivering the best MURs possible, pharmacist Adam Yates discusses what lead him to complete a service evaluation on MURs |
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Antacids and alginates should be taken after eating. However, they should not be taken immediately prior to lying down because there is a risk of disrupting the alginate layer. Antacid-alginates can... |
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Drugs in this class are used for: Treatment and/or prophylaxis of infections. Erythromycin is one of the main macrolides. It has an antibacterial spectrum similar to penicillins, which is why it has... |
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The 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors dutasteride and finasteride are used in benign prostatic hyperplasia to reduce prostate size. They inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. DHT is the hormone responsible for prostatic growth. |
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