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Can low dose aspirin be used in breastfeeding mothers as an antiplatelet agent?
29 October 2020
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Limited data and pharmacokinetics indicate that low dose aspirin (defined here as 75 – 150mg daily) passes into breast milk in small amounts. There…
What is the Dose of Folic Acid to use with Methotrexate therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
5 October 2012
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This updated Q&A notes that there remains no definitive answer regarding the optimal dose of folic acid for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are being…
Safety in lactation: Drugs for chronic bowel disorders
21 September 2020
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Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminosalicylates for chronic bowel disorders Mesalazine…
Induction Training Course for Pharmacy Trust Buyers
18 November 2020
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This article is designed to cover those items that pharmacy trust buyers (i.e. the person in the trust responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of…
Procurement for Non Procurement Staff
15 August 2016
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This article is part two of three explaining the workings of pharmacy procurement for pharmacy staff not working in that department. It is useful for…
Stock Control of Medicines by Pharmacy System
15 August 2016
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This post provides the content of a series of procurement training resources aimed at assisting in the management of medicines stocks. There is a “generic”…
Audit Tools from National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC)
2 September 2016
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The National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC) have produced a number of audit tools which are available for use locally in trusts. Trustswho have collected…
When and how can dentists supply medicines?
28 November 2019
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This updated Medicines Q&A aims to explain the legal status of medicines in the UK and when and how they may be supplied by dentists…
What steroid supplementation is required for a patient with primary adrenal insufficiency undergoing a dental procedure?
5 December 2019
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This Medicines Q&A gives guidance on dental procedures for which steroid supplementation may be required in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency and gives advice on…
Medicines Shortages and Patient Group Directions
16 December 2019
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This article outlines how PGDs can be managed to allow for their continued use in cases of medicines shortages.
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