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Implementing pharmacogenomic testing for aminoglycosides

10 June 2025Patients with mitochondrial variants have an increased risk of deafness with amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin and tobramycin. Guidance on testing is provided.

Choosing a prokinetic medicine for impaired gastrointestinal motility

23 May 2025Prokinetics improve gastrointestinal motility. We advise on suitable prokinetic options, including dose and safety considerations.

Preparing to use golimumab biosimilar

21 May 2025Golimumab biosimilars are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice.

Ziconotide: informing intrathecal risk assessment

16 May 2025Ziconotide products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Clonidine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

16 May 2025Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment

7 May 2025Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Developing insulin safety across a system

1 May 2025Strategies, signposting and initiatives to support safer use of insulin.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.

Intravenous hyoscine butylbromide

24 April 2025SPS PGD template for administering intravenous hyoscine butylbromide for imaging investigations by registered Radiographers.

Using contrast agents during breastfeeding

11 April 2025Breastfeeding need not be withheld after commonly used amidotrizoate, barium, gadolinium or iodinated contrast agents. Applies to full term and healthy infants.