Laura Kearney
Clinical Lead Pharmacist,
UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service, part of Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS)
Laura is a Medicines Information pharmacist with a clinical background in hospital pharmacy. She previously worked at the BNF, where she gained her MSc. She specialises in medicines use in breastfeeding, and in 2022 was the first UK pharmacist to become a UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Qualified Advocate. She has a passion for ensuring all babies and families are supported to breastfeed, providing evidence-based holistic care, and advocating for change. Laura is the Clinical Lead pharmacist for the team at the UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service, an NHS service advising on the use of medicines in breastfeeding. She is also part of the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) team.
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14-Oct-2024Public Health & Wellbeing ForumMedication use during breastfeeding: practical tips and reliable resources