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Understanding excipients in medicines

24 June 2024Guidance on excipients and suggested resources to help find information to support queries about excipients and decision making is provided

Evaluating the quality of UK Manufactured Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of UK manufactured Specials

Evaluating the quality of imported Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of imported unlicensed medicines

Medication Safety Update

21 June 2024A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Using domperidone for low milk supply

21 June 2024Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.

ACEI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

20 June 2024A range of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties

ARB suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

20 June 2024A range of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (angiotensin receptor blockers, ARB) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

20 June 2024A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Purchasing for safety

19 June 2024Using principles of purchasing for safety when making purchasing decisions supports the safe clinical use of medicines and can minimise inadvertent harm

PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

14 June 2024A range of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.