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Using mesalazine tablets appropriately

18 October 2024An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet

14 August 2024We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.

Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets

12 May 2022Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

8 March 2022A knowledge of the different types of enteral feeding tube is important when recommending options for medicines administration

Choosing an oral vitamin D preparation for vegetarians or vegans

13 December 2021An explanation as to why the source of vitamin D, or inactive ingredients (excipients) in products, may make preparations unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Considering sodium content of medicines

26 October 2021High sodium content can make some medicines unsuitable for patients on a salt-restricted diet. Alternative products exist for a range of conditions.

Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options

20 October 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.

Choosing calcium and vitamin D products for vegetarians or vegans

6 July 2021This article explains how the source of vitamin D, or the inactive ingredients (excipients), may make preparations unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 May 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving vancomycin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
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