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Complex medication regimens: supporting adherence
20 December 2023
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Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where complex regimens (capability) have been identified as a factor
Travel health: resources to support answering questions
9 February 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines
Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid
17 December 2024
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Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.
Managing interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry
3 January 2025
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Most drug interactions with local anaesthetics (LA) cartridges are not clinically relevant in general dentistry. We advise on management options where needed.
Considering interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry
3 January 2025
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Interpreting significance of drug interactions with dental local anaesthetic (LA) cartridges and why most aren’t clinically relevant in general dental practice.
Vaccines and immunisation: resources for answering questions
24 February 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions on vaccines and immunisation
Prescribing by generic or brand name in primary care
27 March 2022
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Prescribing medicines by generic name is generally preferred but there are some circumstances when brand-name prescribing is warranted.
'Gliptin' suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
27 February 2025
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A range of DPP-4 inhibitor ('gliptin') formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties
Supplying medical devices: advice for dental teams
26 March 2025
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Advice on supplying medical devices directly to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.
Children's medicines: resources to support answering questions
17 March 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in paediatrics
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