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Guidance
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Equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines
8 December 2020
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Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used anxiolytics and hypnotics. There are major differences in potency between different benzodiazepines and this difference in potency is important…
Guidance
Patient Group Directions
Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal ‘flu vaccination (2020/21 version)
24 November 2020
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UPDATED AUTUMN 2020 to reflect legislation changes and UK availability of Flublok (QIVr) Following advice issued in Spring 2018 advising on the use of Patient…
Publications
Bulletins and summaries
Summary of NICE guidance for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
14 November 2020
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Since this edition of NICE Bites was published, NICE has updated its guideline to indicate that an ECG is not needed before starting stimulants, atomoxetine…
Guidance
Interactions
What is the risk of interaction between opioids and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
10 November 2020
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**THIS ARTICLE IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW**
Guidance
Homecare
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) – Example Data Protection Protocol
26 October 2020
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The NHMC have prepared an example Data Protection Protocol for homecare medicines services. This document has been prepared to aid contracting authorities in preparing an…
Guidance
Patient Group Directions
PGDs and Occupational Health Services
22 October 2020
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The attached Q&A has been written in response to enquiries we have received concerning the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and written instructions in Occupational Health…
Guidance
Monitoring
Suggestions for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Adults in Primary Care
29 September 2020
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This document is intended to support local discussions on how to monitor commonly prescribed high risk medicines in primary care. The monitoring parameters cited…
Guidance
Patient Group Directions
Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
8 September 2020
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Commissioning of NHS and publically funded health services has become increasingly complex with many services provided by a number of providers with sub-contracting or sub-commissioning…
Guidance
Patient Group Directions
Can Nursing Associates and Physician Associates operate under a Patient Group Direction?
8 September 2020
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Only those professions listed in legislation can operate under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Neither Nursing Associates nor Physician Associates are currently included within the…
Guidance
Patient Group Directions
Patient Group Direction use by temporary/provisional professional registrants
10 August 2020
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have opened…
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