8 March 2024 · Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
28 September 2020 · Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…
14 August 2024 · We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
6 February 2024 · Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring and pharmacovigilance.
13 December 2024 · Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
6 February 2024 · Natalizumab biosimilar needs planning. Ensure you are familiar with the area and then develop an implementation plan working with the multidisciplinary team.
15 February 2024 · Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
5 October 2021 · SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
13 June 2022 · Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties
20 June 2023 · An on the couch conversation between consultant and primary care pharmacists about improving confidence to optimise medicines for people with Parkinson’s