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Welcoming the Web Assistant pilot

30 June 2023The Web Assistant will help you to answer questions about medicines in patients with swallowing difficulties.

Prescribing available GLP-1 receptor agonists

28 June 2023Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist availability varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Medication safety across the system: time critical medicines

28 June 2023Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on time critical medicines; inspiring partnership across the system.

Parkinson's disease in primary care

20 June 2023An on the couch conversation between consultant and primary care pharmacists about improving confidence to optimise medicines for people with Parkinson’s

Managing defective medicines

19 June 2023An overview of what defective medicines are and how they should be reported by NHS personnel.

Horizon scanning for ATMPs

13 June 2023Describes what horizon scanning is, how it is performed for the NHS and it's importance for ATMPs.

Using beta-blockers during breastfeeding

2 June 2023Labetalol, metoprolol or propranolol are the beta-blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using calcium-channel blockers during breastfeeding

2 June 2023Nifedipine and verapamil are the calcium-channel blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Using strong opioid analgesics during breastfeeding

26 May 2023Morphine is the strong opioid analgesic of choice for treating pain in breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
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