Medicines Management Team
The Medicines Management Team within Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) provides a comprehensive medicines management service across all the networks and localities. The team led by Chief Pharmacist and Accountable Officer, Dr Sonia Ramdour, comprises of a combination of Pharmacists, Clinical Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Management Nurses providing expert advice and support in all aspects of medicines management within the Trust. We also work closely with other organisations to promote the safe and effective use of medication across the wider health economy.
The team is managed in localities and provides clinical pharmacy support to both inpatients and community settings and also has independent pharmacist prescribers working in a variety of services across networks. The locality lead pharmacists also take a network lead supporting the safe management of medicines across the organisation.
As a team we welcome queries regarding medication and are available to provide information regarding any aspect of medication to healthcare professionals from any setting, Service Users and Carers.
| Please contact the team using the following numbers: | |
| Central Lancashire | 01772 406644 |
| East Lancashire | 01254 226116 |
| North Lancashire | 01253 303698 |
Useful Resources
This information is for anyone who would like to try complementary medicines for a mental health problem.
Health A to Z
Explains what psychiatric drugs are, what to know before taking them, and information on side effects and coming off medication.
Best use of medicines in pregnancy.
Our Choice and Medication website provides people with information about medicines used in the mental health setting to help people make informed decisions about medication.
Treatment and Medication
Your Guide to Taking Medicine for Behaviour Problems.
Up to date, approved and regulated prescribing and patient information for licensed medicines.
Straight talk on mental health medication.
There are many medications in mental health and it's often difficult to know how to know which is the best for you.
Medicine Formularies
- Formulary Status for Psychotropic Medication in LSCFT
- Formulary Status for Psychotropic Medication in Primary Care
- Antibiotic Formulary for mental health inpatients
- For other physical health drugs and psychotropic medication in primary care, please access the medicines recommendations section on the Lancashire and South Cumbria Medicines Management Group website here.