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Agomelatine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely from agomelatine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

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

Choosing an antidepressant to switch a person to

17 February 2023Considerations when choosing an alternative antidepressant to switch to for treating depression, including when to seek advice from a mental health specialist.

Choosing equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines

25 January 2022Approximate equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines to diazepam. Doses are not exact because of differences between the medicines.

Considerations when prescribing modified-release methylphenidate

16 November 2023Guidance on the pharmacokinetic differences between modified-release methylphenidate products and clinical implications.

Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids

13 September 2023Bioavailability, release profile and licensed uses are some of the considerations needed when changing between solid dose and liquid formulations.

Differences in oral tablet mesalazine preparations and considerations when switching

19 October 2021An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant

17 February 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.

Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids

14 September 2021Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent dose

Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care

27 March 2022Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.