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Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
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30 November 2022
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Suggested 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 2021
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Guidance 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 2019
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This 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 2022
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Transcribing 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 2021
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An 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 2021
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Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PSMG
Antibiotics in Primary Care
4 October 2022
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An ‘On the Couch’ discussion between primary care pharmacy professionals and Dr Kieran Hand.
Assessing if individuals with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
7 April 2022
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Factors to consider when deciding if the risk of shunt infections due to transient bacteraemia from invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine prophylaxis.
Atrial fibrillation management in frail older people
2 December 2022
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Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing atrial fibrillation in frail older people
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