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"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market

12 November 2021An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market
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Access to antidotes and other medicines in the context of Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (EPRR). Advice to Chief Pharmacists in England July 2018

6 July 2018This page was first created on July 6th 2018. It will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.

Acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings

Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Allergy to local anaesthetic agents used in dentistry – what are the signs, symptoms, alternative diagnoses and management options?

10 August 2019This updated Medicines Q&A addresses the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic hypersensitivity, differential diagnoses and management of a patient with suspected allergy to local…

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

An example oral opioid switch from morphine to oxycodone

14 September 2021An example worked scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care

An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals

12 November 2021Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PSMG

Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments

28 November 2023We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.