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What steroid supplementation is required for a patient with primary adrenal insufficiency undergoing a dental procedure?
5 December 2019
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This Medicines Q&A gives guidance on dental procedures for which steroid supplementation may be required in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency and gives advice on…
Considering sodium content of medicines
26 October 2021
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High sodium content can make some medicines unsuitable for patients on a salt-restricted diet. Alternative products exist for a range of conditions.
Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.
Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring
4 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.
Ioversol (Optiray®) contrast agent
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering ioversol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.
Gadoxetate disodium (Primovist®) contrast agent
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering gadoxetate disodium intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.
Gadoteridol (ProHance®) contrast agent
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering gadoteridol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.
Doxycycline for use within sexual health services
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.
Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception
4 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.
SNRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely between SNRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
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