Care Setting

Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

13 May 2024Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm.

Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

4 September 2025Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone

25 July 2024A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.

Prescribing by generic or brand name in primary care

13 September 2022Prescribing medicines by generic name is generally preferred but there are some circumstances when brand-name prescribing is warranted.

Pricing and contract coverage

12 November 2021Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care

Collaborative Purchasing Organisations

12 November 2021

Procurement systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

12 November 2021The Devolved Health Administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different but complementary systems for procuring medicines for acute care

Travel health: resources to support answering questions

2 December 2024Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines

Vaccines and immunisation: resources for answering questions

20 March 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions on vaccines and immunisation

Children's medicines: resources to support answering questions

30 April 2025Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in paediatrics