Shortage of Ativan (lorazepam) Injection 4 mg in 1 ml

Pfizer, the sole licensed UK supplier, is experiencing a supply issue. Pfizer is supplying an alternative presentation of lorazepam from the US during this time:…

Summary of COVID-19 medicines guidance: Anaesthesia and pain

This page summarises and signposts to medicine related guidance we’re aware of from professional and government bodies relating to coronavirus and anaesthesia and pain. This…

NICE Bites – Cannabis-based medicinal products

Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this guideline.   NICE Bites is a monthly prescribing bulletin published by North West…

Shortage of Instanyl 50micrograms/dose nasal spray (immediate-release fentanyl citrate)

Takeda UK have indicated that they are out of stock of Instanyl 50micrograms/dose nasal spray which is licensed for the treatment of breakthrough pain in…

Which opioids can be used in renal impairment?

Opioids are used in a wide variety of clinical settings and are well established for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. Renal impairment…

In use product safety assessment report for Zalviso® (sufentanil citrate) sublingual tablets

A UKMi Product Safety assessment on Zalviso® (sufentanil citrate) sublingual tablets which describes the in-use medication safety considerations resultant from the product’s presentation or other…