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Medication safety across the system: opioid safety

29 March 2023Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on opioids. We aim to inspire partnership working across the system.

Identifying risk factors for developing a long QT interval

29 March 2023Some medicines (erythromycin, citalopram, ondansetron) can cause a long QT interval. Consider risk factors and follow MHRA recommendations for safe use.

Using ACE inhibitors during breastfeeding

28 March 2023Enalapril is the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Poisoning and toxicity: resources to support answering questions

28 March 2023Resources for primary care healthcare professionals to find information to answer questions about medicine toxicity or overdose

PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards

28 March 2023Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services

Treating urinary disorders during breastfeeding

21 March 2023Oxybutynin is preferred for urinary disorders during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Accredited training for pharmacy staff within technical services

17 March 2023Pharmacy staff involved in the preparation of aseptically-prepared products should be suitably trained and accredited to assure a safe service

Using amlodipine or MR felodipine for angina and hypertension

13 March 2023Guidance on choosing and switching between amlodipine and modified-release (MR) felodipine for angina and hypertension.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

9 March 2023Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Understanding the falsified medicines directive

9 March 2023An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU
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