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Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care
27 March 2022
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Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.
Pain: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of pain in pregnancy
Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids in adult palliative cancer care patients
14 September 2021
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Switching between morphine and alternative opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process
Can breastfeeding mothers take paracetamol or paracetamol combination products?
3 June 2020
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This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of paracetamol in breastfeeding mothers. The updated version also contains information on paracetamol combination…
Can breastfeeding mothers take ibuprofen?
28 May 2020
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Ibuprofen is one of the painkillers of choice whilst breastfeeding. This Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of ibuprofen in breastfeeding mothers,…
Can opioids be used for pain relief during pregnancy?
7 May 2020
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There are no specific guidelines for the treatment of pain in pregnancy. Not all analgesics are suitable for use during or at certain stages of…
Which weak opioids can be used during breastfeeding? Considering the evidence for codeine, dihydrocodeine, and tramadol
15 March 2018
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This updated medicines Q & A considers the evidence and regulatory recommendations regarding the contraindication of codeine use during breastfeeding. It also considers the evidence…
How do you switch between pregabalin and gabapentin for neuropathic pain, and vice versa?
30 August 2017
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This recently updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited published evidence available on managing a switch between pregabalin and gabapentin for neuropathic pain, and vice versa.
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