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Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Poisoning and toxicity: resources to support answering questions

28 March 2023Resources for primary care healthcare professionals to find information to answer questions about medicine toxicity or overdose

Patient Group Direction use in Hospital at Home (virtual ward) services

28 March 2023Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home (including virtual ward) services

Drug interactions: resources to support answering questions

19 January 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about drug interactions

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

Complementary medicines: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on herbal medicines or dietary supplements

Medication Safety in Primary Care: an on the couch conversation

1 November 2022Tony Jamieson, National Clinical Improvement Lead, discussed medication safety issues with primary care pharmacy staff.

When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets

12 May 2022Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.

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