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What's new in PGDs and medicines mechanisms: an update

1 May 2024An update session for those managing and using PGDs and other medicine mechanisms in practice

Choosing a medicine to delay periods

1 May 2024Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.

Using folic acid and phenytoin safely

12 April 2024Folic acid interacts with phenytoin and can reduce phenytoin blood levels. Concomitant use is possible with careful management of the interaction.

How to perform preparation risk assessments for ATMPs

10 April 2024Preparation risk assessment tools for cell and tissue-based Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and in-vivo Gene Therapies.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (H to O)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (A to G)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding

28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Herbal interactions: resources to support answering questions

28 March 2024Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about herbal interactions.

Questions to ask when reviewing herbal medicines and interactions

28 March 2024Information should be gathered about the patient and herbal medicine to enable risk assessment and decision making on the interaction.
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