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Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar

16 July 2024Introducing biosimilar ustekinumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.

Accessing resources for patients on high risk medicines

19 December 2022A number of resources are available to support the safe use of high-risk medicines. Healthcare professionals should ensure they are available for their patients

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.

Using statins in liver impairment

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

Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding

6 October 2023Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.

Using oral anticoagulants during breastfeeding

2 November 2021Warfarin is the preferred choice during breastfeeding; rivaroxaban or dabigatran may also be used. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

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.

Using and prescribing thiamine in alcohol dependence

6 June 2024Intramuscular and intravenous thiamine can be used to prevent complications of alcohol dependence such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
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