30 November 2022 · Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines
20 January 2022 · Levothyroxine is the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism. Desiccated or natural thyroid extracts (DTE) are not routinely recommended.
29 March 2023 · Some medicines (erythromycin, citalopram, ondansetron) can cause a long QT interval. Consider risk factors and follow MHRA recommendations for safe use.
14 October 2022 · Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.
26 September 2022 · All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
29 July 2024 · Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.
9 January 2024 · This webinar provided information and guidance on the importance of medication reviews in people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.