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Vortioxetine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely from vortioxetine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Vitamin D deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

5 March 2025Use oral vitamin D therapy to manage vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. It is important to prescribe an appropriate formulation and dose.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

27 November 2024Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.

Vial Sharing in Aseptic Services Edition 1 August 2014 (Yellow Cover)

18 August 2014

Varenicline for smoking cessation

29 October 2024SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Vancomycin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Vancomycin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Validation Master Plan 1st edition (Yellow Cover)

25 May 2010The Validation Master Plan (VMP) is a summary of the planned validation activities. It lists those activities and essential documents which will be generated and…

Valaciclovir for shingles

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Using written instructions in occupational health services

4 March 2024Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.

Using warfarin with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

17 June 2022PPIs may enhance warfarin anticoagulation. Patients on warfarin require counselling when starting on a PPI and INR monitored appropriately.