Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner: 28th April 2025

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Written By Graham Le Tissier

Published: 28/04/25

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

If you have any questions regarding MCR or the Ready Reckoner please email Shaun who will be happy to help

 
 
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