Objectives: Explore medicines related challenges across the hospital–community interface. Highlight the operational and emotional impact on nurses, patients, and multidisciplinary teams. Share practical examples of system improvements that reduce pressure and improve care. Discuss opportunities for cross sector collaboration

Learning Outcomes: Recognise key medicines optimisation challenges affecting staff workload and patient experience. Understand the impact of poor interface processes on stress, conflict, and communication. Apply practical strategies to improve medicines flow and reduce avoidable pressure. Identify opportunities for collaborative improvement across services