Shortage of salofalk (mesalazine) suppositories (500mg and 1g)

Dr Falk is the sole supplier of the 500mg mesalazine suppository and expects to be out of stock until mid-April 2020. It is out of…

Suggestions for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Adults in Primary Care

This document is intended to support local discussions on how to monitor commonly prescribed high risk medicines in primary care.  Comments have been included as…

What are the differences between different brands of mesalazine tablets?

This updated Medicines Q&A discusses the differences between different brands of mesalazine tablets  

Safety in lactation: Drugs for chronic bowel disorders

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminosalicylates for chronic bowel disorders Mesalazine…

What are the differences between non-oral mesalazine preparations?

This updated Medicines Q&A reviews the differences between the four mesalazine enema products and three brands of mesalazine suppositories that are currently available in the…