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Choosing calcium and vitamin D products for vegetarians or vegans

26 February 2025This article explains how the source of vitamin D or inactive ingredients (excipients) may make some products unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

5 February 2025SPS PGD template for supply of cytisinicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis: treatment during pregnancy

31 January 2025Use non-pharmacological treatments for the initial management of hay fever during pregnancy. If insufficient, use topical treatments or oral antihistamines.

Assessing the clinical impact of lactose in medicines

21 January 2025People with lactose intolerance may request lactose-free medicines although the amounts, when present as an excipient, are unlikely to cause symptoms in most.

Considering interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

3 January 2025Interpreting significance of drug interactions with dental local anaesthetic (LA) cartridges and why most aren’t clinically relevant in general dental practice.

Managing interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

3 January 2025Most drug interactions with local anaesthetics (LA) cartridges are not clinically relevant in general dentistry. We advise on management options where needed.

Treating acute hypomagnesaemia in adults

19 December 2024Untreated hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe use of magnesium for acute hypomagnesaemia.

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

17 December 2024SPS PGD template for administering gadopiclenol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

27 November 2024Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.

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.