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Clonidine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Using opioids for pain relief during pregnancy

10 August 2022Opioid analgesics may be used at any stage of pregnancy at the lowest effective dose for the short-term relief of pain when other analgesics are not effective.

Preparing to use ranibizumab biosimilar

29 June 2022Ranibizumab biosimilar needs planning. Ensure you are familiar with the area and then develop an implementation plan working with the multidisciplinary team

Good governance when implementing ranibizumab biosimilar

29 June 2022Governance should consider processes for approval; procurement and supply; prescribing and administration; monitoring; and pharmacovigilance

The licence and supporting evidence for ranibizumab biosimilars

29 June 2022Four licensed ranibizumab biosimilars are available: Byooviz, Ongavia, Rimmyrah and Ximluci. Learn about the licensed indications and supporting evidence

Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding

16 June 2022Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.

Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

Prescribing available HRT products

28 April 2022Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Considerations for using medicines following bariatric surgery

31 March 2022Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.

Specific advice for using medicines following bariatric surgery

31 March 2022There is some evidence on the effect of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) on specific medicines which may inform prescribing decisions for those patients.
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