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Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome

7 November 2024This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.

MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs

30 October 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.

Varenicline for smoking cessation

29 October 2024SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Using our annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook

28 October 2024Users should be aware of the constraints and assumptions in creating Prescribing Outlook, as well as their responsibilities for use.

Pharmacy First podcast series

21 October 2024Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinicians talk about issues surrounding the new service in community pharmacy and try to debunk some of the clinical myths.

Using mesalazine tablets appropriately

18 October 2024An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Quality assurance for aseptic services videos

11 October 2024A series of short videos about quality assurance in aseptic services

Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts

4 October 2024Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.

Safe management of therapeutic drug monitoring

2 October 2024Organisations must ensure safe management systems are in place to support the management of drugs requiring therapeutic drug monitoring.

Managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy

2 October 2024Points to consider when prescribing and supplying medicines to people with sulfonamide allergy.