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Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules
17 December 2024
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How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.
Choosing medicines formulations in swallowing difficulties
17 December 2024
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Some adults cannot swallow tablets or capsules safely. We describe a process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets.
Thickeners and thickened fluids
17 December 2024
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Follow specific product information when using thickeners. Avoid mixing starch-based thickeners with macrogol (polyethylene glycol) laxatives.
Personalising evidence-based medicine to reduce polypharmacy
17 December 2024
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An insight on principles of patient centred structured medication reviews; using the current evidence and shared decision making to facilitate de-prescribing.
How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?
23 March 2020
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This Medicines Q&A provides advice on what to consider when providing dental treatment, and information about the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form
9 April 2019
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The Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form is to be completed by pharmaceutical manufacturers where there are new homecare medicines services or where there are changes…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) - Example Data Protection Protocol
26 October 2020
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The NHMC have prepared an example Data Protection Protocol for homecare medicines services. This document has been prepared to aid contracting authorities in preparing an…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Digital Strategy
4 August 2020
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This is the NHMC and NCHA joint digital strategy and roadmap for the next 5 years. It sets out a direction of travel for homecare…
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Engagement with Manufacturers Advice
4 August 2020
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The National Pharmaceutical Supply Group (NPSG) currently advises against participation in advisory boards sponsored by Manufacturers (Marketing Authorisation Holders). This NHMC paper supports this advice…
An example oral opioid switch from morphine to oxycodone
14 September 2021
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An example worked scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care
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