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6 March 2024
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Introducing biosimilar eculizumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Ensuring time critical use of rasburicase
6 March 2024
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Timely use of rasburicase for treatment of Tumour Lysis Syndrome is essential. Mitigation strategies can minimise harm associated with delayed therapy.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding
5 March 2024
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Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Good governance when implementing tocilizumab biosimilar
5 March 2024
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Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
The licence and supporting evidence for tocilizumab biosimilar
5 March 2024
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One licensed tocilizumab biosimilar is available: Tyenne. Learn about the licensed indications, supporting evidence and key differences.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Preparing to use tocilizumab biosimilar
5 March 2024
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Introducing biosimilar tocilizumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff
4 March 2024
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GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Influenza vaccine written instruction templates for adoption
4 March 2024
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Two Influenza written instruction templates are available; one for NHS bodies or Local Authorities and one for independent and other providers.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services
4 March 2024
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Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.
Planning
Biosimilars Updates
Using written instructions in occupational health services
4 March 2024
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Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.
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