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Shortage of Instanyl 100 and 200micrograms/dose nasal spray (immediate-release fentanyl citrate)

3 February 2021Takeda UK have indicated that they are out of stock of Instanyl 100 and 200micrograms/dose nasal spray which is licensed for the treatment of breakthrough…

What are the equivalent doses of oral morphine to other oral opioids when used as analgesics in adult palliative care?

9 November 2020Morphine is generally the strong opioid of choice for treating moderate to severe cancer pain and a common question is how to convert a dose…

Can breastfeeding mothers take paracetamol or paracetamol combination products?

3 June 2020This 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 2020Ibuprofen 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,…

Shortage of Ativan (lorazepam) Injection 4 mg in 1 ml

27 April 2020Supplies will be extremely limited between week commencing 5th October until early December 2020 and reserved for primary care only. Pfizer is supplying an alternative…

Which weak opioids can be used during breastfeeding? Considering the evidence for codeine, dihydrocodeine, and tramadol

15 March 2018This updated UKMi 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 2017This 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.

Erenumab

22 June 2017dm+d: 35809611000001100

Fremanezumab

2 June 2017dm+d: 37223811000001103

Rexlemestrocel-L

4 November 2016dm+d: Unassigned