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Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant

17 February 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.

Establishing alerts for temperature monitoring systems

10 November 2022Systems that alert staff to an excursion allows for a rapid response and will minimise the time the medicine is outside of its recommended storage conditions

Erythromycin for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sore throat in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Erythromycin for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective

Erythromycin for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for otitis media in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Erythromycin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for widespread impetigo in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.
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Epirubicin: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

16 October 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of epirubicin

Ensuring time critical use of rasburicase

6 March 2024Timely use of rasburicase for treatment of Tumour Lysis Syndrome is essential. Mitigation strategies can minimise harm associated with delayed therapy.

Emtricitabine/tenofovir and raltegravir tablets for HIV PEP

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil and raltegravir tablets for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP).
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