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Health and Justice Medicines Optimisation 2025 Update
30 May 2025
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Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services. 3 July 2025
Prescribing specific artificial saliva products in dentistry
30 April 2025
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There 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 2025
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Artificial 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 2025
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Sertraline 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 2025
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An 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 2025
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Use 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 2025
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Switching 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 2025
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Requirements 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 2025
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Advice 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 2025
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Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.
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