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Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets

12 May 2022Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.

Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet

14 August 2024We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.

Using mesalazine tablets appropriately

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

Considering sodium content of medicines

26 October 2021High sodium content can make some medicines unsuitable for patients on a salt-restricted diet. Alternative products exist for a range of conditions.

Choosing vitamin D products for vegetarians or vegans

26 February 2025This article explains how the source of vitamin D or inactive ingredients (excipients) may make some products unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Choosing calcium and vitamin D products for vegetarians or vegans

26 February 2025This article explains how the source of vitamin D or inactive ingredients (excipients) may make some products unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

7 April 2022A knowledge of the different types of enteral feeding tube is important when recommending options for medicines administration

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable formulary options for oral vancomycin and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Choosing between fidaxomicin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable fidaxomicin formulary options and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.