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Using nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) in practice
30 June 2023
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Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services
20 April 2023
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SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for pre planned caesarean section by registered midwives.
Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services
19 January 2023
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SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates
19 January 2023
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SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.
Using opioids for pain relief during pregnancy
10 August 2022
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Opioid analgesics may be used at any stage of pregnancy at the lowest effective dose for the short-term relief of pain when other analgesics are not effective.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy
25 April 2022
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Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin is the preferred treatment choice for management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency, including during pregnancy.
Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
9 February 2022
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SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.
Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
9 February 2022
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SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Pain: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of pain in pregnancy
Urinary tract infection: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy
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