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Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits

18 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.

Using statins in liver impairment

8 November 2024We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.

Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome

7 November 2024This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.

Varenicline for smoking cessation

29 October 2024SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Using mesalazine tablets appropriately

18 October 2024An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts

4 October 2024Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.

Managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy

2 October 2024Points to consider when prescribing and supplying medicines to people with sulfonamide allergy.

Managing risks associated with oxytocin infusions during labour

24 September 2024Safety strategies can minimise the risk of harms related to oxytocin infusion overdose and delayed therapy.

Using generic liposomal amphotericin B

13 September 2024A licensed generic liposomal amphotericin B (Tillomed) is available. Learn about key differences compared to AmBisome Liposomal amphotericin B (Gilead) brand.

Understanding the characteristics of Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine

10 September 2024An overview of the Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
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