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Health and Justice Medicines Optimisation 2025 Update

30 May 2025Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services. 3 July 2025

Prescribing specific artificial saliva products in dentistry

30 April 2025There are many artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia). We summarise eligibility for dental prescribing and key pharmaceutical considerations.

Considerations for artificial saliva products in dentistry

30 April 2025Artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia) vary in formulation. We advise on pharmaceutical considerations and prescribing or supplying in dentistry.

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.

An example oral opioid switch from morphine to oxycodone

1 April 2025An example scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care.

Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids

1 April 2025Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent daily dose.

Switching between morphine and other opioids in palliative care

1 April 2025Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process.

Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams

26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine

Supplying medical devices: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying medical devices directly to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Supplying P and GSL medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.