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The Use of Generic Anti Epileptics Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy

28 September 2020Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

20 April 2023Advice to support registered midwives in the legal administration and/or supply of P and GSL medicine, using omeprazole tablets as an example.

Understanding contamination control in pharmacy aseptic services

19 March 2024A co-ordinated approach to preventing microbial contamination ensures that aseptically prepared medicines are safe for patients.

Safety considerations when using Vitamin D

7 September 2022Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm

Switching between morphine and other opioids in palliative care

14 September 2021Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process.

Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding

16 June 2022Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.

Assessing risk and informing the risk versus benefit decision for medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021There are key factors to be considered in making a risk assessment and a risk versus benefit decision about use of medicines in pregnancy.

Using NSAIDS during breastfeeding

2 February 2024Ibuprofen or diclofenac are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using gabapentin or pregabalin during breastfeeding

1 March 2022Gabapentin or pregabalin can be taken during breastfeeding and with infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids

13 September 2023Bioavailability, release profile and licensed uses are some of the considerations needed when changing between solid dose and liquid formulations.
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