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Use of individually named medicines in HM Prisons

9 June 2022Advice on the use of individually named patient supplies versus stock medication for residential custodial settings

How to develop a Patient Group Direction

9 June 2022A guide to help organisations and individuals navigate all stages of the PGD development process.

Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets

12 May 2022Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

3 May 2022Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.

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.

Using medicines for preventing acute mountain sickness

28 April 2022Non-pharmacological methods of prevention are best, although acetazolamide may be a helpful addition for adults at risk of developing acute mountain sickness.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

25 April 2022Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin is the preferred treatment choice for management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency, including during pregnancy.

Switching between aminophylline and theophylline in adults

19 April 2022Intravenous aminophylline is used acutely for emergency respiratory conditions and we give a stepped approach on how to switch to oral theophylline

Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts

7 April 2022Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.

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.
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