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Pricing and contract coverage

12 November 2021Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care

Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies

28 October 2022There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Prescription and dispensing records in hospital pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations for the retention of records relating to prescriptions and the dispensing processes in hospital pharmacy.

Prescription and dispensing records in community pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations for the retention of records relating to prescriptions and the dispensing processes in community pharmacy.

Prescribing in lactose intolerance and how to identify lactose free medicines

17 February 2022Why lactose in medicines is important for healthcare professionals to consider, and how to check lactose content and identify lactose free medicines.

Prescribing by generic or brand name in primary care

27 March 2022Prescribing medicines by generic name is generally preferred but there are some circumstances when brand-name prescribing is warranted.

Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD

27 September 2023The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Prescribing available HRT products

28 April 2022Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Prescribing available GLP-1 receptor agonists

28 June 2023Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist availability varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Prescribing and using thiamine to prevent refeeding syndrome

2 May 2024Intravenous thiamine for prevention of refeeding syndrome should be reserved for those with intestinal failure where the oral or enteral route is unavailable.
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