Does anyone have experience working with secondary care infusion prescriptions? I'm particularly interested in why Dose Rate (e.g. mg/min) is not considered a standard unit for infusion prescribing, as opposed to infusion rate (e.g. ml/min).

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to announce that a new Learning Program has just gone live on The EPMA Hub:

“Understanding dm+d: Coding Medicines in Digital Healthcare”

This free program is perfect for anyone working in or exploring EPMA and Clinical Informatics who wants to understand the essential role of the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d). Whether you’re a pharmacist, digital lead, or informatics professional, understanding dm+d is crucial for ensuring interoperability, safety, and structured prescribing across clinical systems.

What the program covers:

• What is the dm+d and why it matters

Hi everyone, and welcome to the EPMA section, a dedicated space for professionals, students, and digital health enthusiasts to connect, share, and learn from each other.

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In this space, you can:

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