16 May 2025 · Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
13 December 2024 · Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
14 August 2024 · We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
8 March 2024 · Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
15 February 2024 · Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
6 February 2024 · Natalizumab biosimilar needs planning. Ensure you are familiar with the area and then develop an implementation plan working with the multidisciplinary team.
6 February 2024 · Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring and pharmacovigilance.
20 June 2023 · An on the couch conversation between consultant and primary care pharmacists about improving confidence to optimise medicines for people with Parkinson’s