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Planning and agreeing an antidepressant switching strategy

17 February 2023Guidance on planning and implementing the antidepressant switch after the need and choice of antidepressant have been decided.

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely between tricyclics or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

SSRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely between SSRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Using contraception with enzyme-inducing medicines

13 February 2023Enzyme-inducing medicines reduce the effectiveness of certain contraceptives. Guidance on using contraception with these medicines is given.

Travel health: resources to support answering questions

9 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines

Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions

3 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry

Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding

2 February 2023Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using tricyclic antidepressants during breastfeeding

31 January 2023Imipramine and nortriptyline are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

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.
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