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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Proud to see MOIC represented internationally as Anita Hogg presents at the 8th Congress of Pharmacy in North Macedonia, joining health leaders and pharmacy experts to explore innovative pharmacy solutions.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Great to attend #TMED11 and hear from internationally recognised experts on how clinical research and personalised prescribing are transforming healthcare. A valuable opportunity to explore the latest research and connect with colleagues dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

MOIC at #ICCH Day 2: Dr Serena Barello’s “Speaking to Listening” highlighted how communication connects patients, healthcare, research and policy. Health literacy, shared decision-making and the patient voice are central to better care. #PatientVoice #HealthLiteracy

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Day 1 of #ICCH2206 is underway! Great to connect with healthcare communication colleagues to share learning and explore innovation. Looking forward to delivering our workshop and learning from others

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Submit your abstract for the Fourth All-Island Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship, 8–9 October 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin. 🗓️ Abstract submission deadline: 28 Aug 2026 🔗 Register and submit your abstract: caranetwork.ie/cara2026/

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us in Dublin on 8-9 Oct 2026 for the 4th All-Island Collaboration on Antimicrobial Stewardship. 📢 Registration now open 📃 Abstract deadline: 28 Aug 🤝 Networking dinner included with symposium registration Register: allislandcollaboration2026.eventbrite.ie More info: caranetwork.ie/cara2026/

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All-Island Collaboration 2026

The 11th AMSInSight Meeting and 4th All-Island Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship, 2026.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts now open for the Fourth All-Island Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship (#CARA2026), 8-9 Oct in Dublin. Submit your research, QI projects and service developments by 28 Aug. 🔗 caranetwork.ie/cara2026/

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

MOIC’s Anita Hogg & Alpana Mair from the Scottish Government were delighted to deliver their 2nd workshop in Estonia to the Estonian Pharmaceutical Society’s 63rd Summer Conference in Laulasmaa. Great discussion and a privilege to share our work with this amazing group of people!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Great to see strong collaboration at the HDR UK Medicines in Acute & Chronic Care Frontiers Meeting in Liverpool, uniting research, policy, industry & patients on high‑cost & biosimilar medicines. Valuable discussions on data, innovation & partnerships to improve NHS outcomes.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

MOIC was delighted to attend the NI Health Data Research Service update meeting. It was great to hear how innovative use of data can help drive improvements in health and wellbeing across Northern Ireland and support better outcomes for patients.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Save the Date! 8th & 9th October 2026 - 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Conference Ashling Hotel, Dublin

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

MOIC was delighted to host a delegation from Ghana. Dr Paul Owusu Donkor, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana and Dr Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla, National Chairperson, Community Practice Pharmacists Association, Ghana were visiting NI to learn more about Pharmacy Practice & sustainability.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Great evening at the NI Healthcare Awards with Kyron Media. Huge congratulations to Cathy Harrison on receiving the Special Recognition Award, presented by Michael Scott MBE. A truly well‑deserved honour 👏

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Kicking off #HSRPPConference at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today 👏 Inspiring conversations on following the science to turn evidence into better health outcomes. Expert opening from Prof Carmel Hughes and great to connect with Patricia Quinn from Primary Care Research NI.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Wishing Professor Mike Scott, MBE, a happy and well deserved retirement. After over 40 years of leadership in pharmacy and medicines optimisation, his impact on education, research, and safer medicines use has been outstanding. Thank you for your remarkable service.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

MOIC are recruiting for a NHSCT Senior Research and Innovation Programme Manager Band 8A (temporary post). For further information and application details please click on the link below shorturl.at/eBeMb

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NHSCT Senior Research and Innovation Programme Manager Band 8A - HSCNI Jobs

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Excited to share our latest publication, which highlights the important impact of pharmacist‑led medication reviews in supporting the management of cardiometabolic disease. Grateful to everyone involved in advancing this vital area of patient care. bit.ly/4lqcqPT

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Evaluation of a pharmacist-led medication review and optimisation service in the management of cardiometabolic disease

Objectives Cardiometabolic disease, including heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, requires consistent implementation of guideline-directed therapies. Pharmacist-led med...

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A pleasure to welcome Gisela Garcia‑Alvarez, Global Health Connector, and Lian Aik Toh of Lex Global Minds to Belfast. Their visit, representing teams based in Singapore and Spain, offered a valuable opportunity to discuss shared interests and explore future collaboration.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We're excited to share that MOIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with @ulsteruni.bsky.social. This MOU marks a key step in deepening our longstanding collaboration - uniting MOIC's dedication to medicines optimisation with the university's expertise in Pharmacy.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Thrilled to host ATS Bergamo colleagues this week via Italy’s ProMIS programme! Fantastic 2-day visit: ➤ MOIC ➤ Victoria Practice + Claire Hetherington ➤ Dr Patrick Stirling, Carryduff Surgery ➤ Chris Garland & DoH team at Castle Buildings Rich exchanges & exciting future collaboration ahead!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Congrats to MOIC Director Prof Mike Scott MBE on his Fellowship from Queen's University Belfast School of Pharmacy! This honour recognises exemplary leadership advancing patient care & medicines optimisation, delivering real improvements in outcomes across NI, Europe & beyond.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

MOIC signs MoU with Haramaya University’s College of Health & Medical Sciences, Ethiopia! Together advancing medicines optimisation through joint projects, knowledge exchange & capacity building in NI & Ethiopia. Excited for impact!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Congratulations to MOIC's Rachel Glass and Catherine Goudy who completed the Quality Coach programme and were recognised for their achievement at the recent Quality Improvement celebration event.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

What a great day it’s been at the Croatian Clinical Pharmacy Congress! Connecting with inspiring colleagues, exchanging innovative ideas, and advancing clinical pharmacy together!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Great to hear Kamila Urbańczyk highlighting MOIC’s impact while presenting on Clinical Pharmacy services in Poland at the Croatian Clinical Pharmacy Congress! MOIC’s contributions are truly inspiring the growth of clinical pharmacy in Poland

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Exciting to share about the importance of evaluation of novel clinical pharmacy services and the impact of MOIC at the 4th Croatian Congress of Clinical Pharmacy in Zagreb

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Just concluded at #NICON25 Health Innovation & Economy Network Zone, Mezzanine. Mike Scott, MOIC, shared insights in an ‘On-the-Sofa Conversation’ about how MOIC is advancing innovation in health and social care. Great attendance at this session!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Happening NOW at #NICON25 Health Innovation & Economy Network Zone, Mezzanine! Mike Scott, MOIC is inspiring ideas in an ‘On-the-Sofa Conversation’ on how MOIC is driving innovation in health and social care

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Fantastic catching up with our International Colleagues at the Croatian Congress, from left Kamila Urbańczyk (Poland), Matej Štuhec PharmD PhD (Slovenia) Anita Hogg (MOIC), Maja Ortner Hadžiabdić (Croatia) Cathy Harrison @health-ni.gov.uk

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Cathy Harrison and Anita Hogg are delighted to share work on NI innovative clinical pharmacy practices at the 4th Croatian Congress of Clinical Pharmacy in Zagreb.

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM at #NICON25 Health Innovation & Economy Network Zone, Ballygowan Foyer Mezzanine A, for an engaging ‘On-the-Sofa Conversation’ with Michael Scott MBE, Director MOIC and learn how MOIC is driving innovation in health and social care #NICON25

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us at #NICON25 in the Health Innovation & Economy Network Zone, Ballygowan Foyer Mezzanine A! We're accelerating partnerships, innovation, and economic growth. Drop by to connect and explore opportunities!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We are delighted to be at #NICON25, Northern Ireland’s premier health & social care conference! Kicking off with an opening address from Mike Nesbitt, MLA, Minister of Health, Department of Health. Let’s collaborate for better outcomes for all!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This month's wellbeing tip in our Well at Work guide is “Dance like no one’s watching!” Huge thanks to Nuala McKeever from Northstar Wellbeing & Lifestyle for her vibrant energy at our All Ireland AMS conference, leading fun dance sessions that inspired all to join in!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Keynote 3 with Prof. Colm Bergin, Consultant Physician & Academic Lead in Infectious Diseases at St James’ Hospital, Dublin & Professor at Trinity College Dublin: Antimicrobial Stewardship – the Wisdom of the Crowd. Harnessing shared expertise to advance AMR solutions! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Now on: Workshop with Dr. Rob Cunney, Consultant in Microbiology at Children’s Health Ireland & HSE QI Division: Where Next with AMR and Stewardship? Exploring bold strategies and future directions in the fight against AMR! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Up next: Keynote 2 with Bernie O’Reilly, Chair & Advocate for Patients for Patient Safety Ireland: The Past, The Present and The Unknown. Dive into powerful patient perspectives shaping the future of AMR solutions! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Oral presentations and elevator pitches from abstract submissions are captivating the audience! Talents in antimicrobial stewardship deliver sharp, innovative ideas and rapid insights to accelerate our AMR response#AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#AMSBelfast2025 is LIVE! Starting strong with Keynote 1 from Prof. Michael Tunney, Professor in Clinical Pharmacy & Director of Research at Queens, Belfast Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Game-changing insights to combat AMR! @AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Keynote 2 is underway with Dr. Laura Keyes, Director of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick, diving into "Implementation Research." Discover how strategic insights are shaping effective AMS solutions to combat AMR! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The energy is high as oral presentations from abstract submissions take the stage!, Fresh innovative research from talents in antimicrobial stewardship – sharing bold ideas to tackle AMR head-on. #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

HAPPENING NOW at #AMSBelfast2025! Keynote 1 & Workshop: "Antimicrobial Resistance is Everyone’s Fight" with Dr. Emma Dorris (UCD) & Stacey Grealis (Patient Rep). Join the talk on public & patient roles in fighting AMR! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Ireland’s AMS Conference 2025 is LIVE! Anita Hogg, renowned MOIC lead, opens with an inspiring address. 2 days of collab & innovation to fight AMR. #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

All good to go...All Ireland Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP Conference @AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

1 DAY to go! Looking forward to Ireland’s AMS Conference 2025! 2 days of collab & innovation. Day 1: Research event. Day 2: Experts share on infection mgmt. Join us to fight AMR! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

2 Days to Go! Excited for Ireland’s AMS Conference 2025! Join us 9-10 Oct for collaboration & insights. Day 1: Research session. Day 2: Experts on infection management. Let’s drive progress! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Just 7 days until Ireland’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference! Day 1: Half-day research event for academics & early career researchers. Day 2: Join healthcare pros, patients, policymakers & experts for talks on infection management & AMS. Thrilled to connect & innovate! #AMSBelfast2025

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

More tickets released for All Ireland AMS Conference, 10 Oct! Join experts for free conference on infection management. Also, book the Half-Day Research Event, 9 Oct (€60pp) for researchers. Visit caranetwork.ie/conference/ to secure your spot!

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The Medicines Optimisation Centre (MOIC) @moicni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

#worldpatientsafetyday2025 : MOIC champions medicine safety! SHAPES: 4-country pilot aids 73 older adults with digital solutions iSIMPATHY: €3.5m EU project, 6,481 reviews in NI, Scotland, Ireland. iMPROVE: PEACEPLUS boosts prescribing safety. #PatientSafety

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