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Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations suggested for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of proton pump inhibitors are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Oral anticoagulant formulations suggested for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of oral anticoagulants are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Understanding why people take medicines with soft food or thickened fluid

2 July 2021Giving medicines this way can be a safe and practical option for people with swallowing difficulties, with their knowledge and consent.

Using thickeners of different types for patients with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021Gum and starch based thickeners are available; drug-thickener interactions are possible and should be avoided.

Covert administration of medicines in adults: pharmaceutical issues

13 January 2022A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulations suggested for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Switching between liquid and tablet/capsule formulations - Which medicines require extra care?

19 July 2021For a small number of medicines, there are differences in equivalent doses of oral formulations of the same medicine. This needs to be considered when…

Giving medicines safely with food or thickened fluid

2 July 2021Use food and fluid of correct consistency or texture (IDDSI level) and that does not interact with the medicine; our tips help you achieve this for patients.

ACE inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor antagonist formulations suggested for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Thickening liquid medicines

2 July 2021Thickening liquid medicines should not be used routinely: it is difficult to check fluid consistency which can affect whether the medicine is swallowed safely.