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Using tools to support medication review

16 December 2021This page contains a selection of tools that health care professionals may find helpful when undertaking medication review

Using statins in liver impairment

8 November 2024We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children

7 December 2022Crushing or dispersing whole solid dosage forms or opening capsules is an "off-label" use. This includes use for Group A streptococcal infections.

Using resources to support medication review

16 December 2021This page contains a selection of resources that health care professionals may find helpful when undertaking medication review

Using miconazole oral gel with statins

30 November 2021Treatment of candidiasis with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

21 September 2022Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.

Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts

13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.

Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children

10 October 2019A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

4 March 2024PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Use of individually named medicines in HM Prisons

9 June 2022Advice on the use of individually named patient supplies versus stock medication for residential custodial settings
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