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Prescribing available HRT products
17 December 2025Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.
Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD
11 December 2025The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.
Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet
18 November 2025We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
Using and prescribing thiamine in alcohol dependence
25 September 2025Intramuscular and intravenous thiamine can be used to prevent complications of alcohol dependence such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
Prescribing and switching between modified-release methylphenidate
28 August 2025Modified-release methylphenidate capsules and tablets differ. Ensure patients receive appropriate treatment, particularly during periods of supply disruption.
Choosing a medicine to delay periods
13 May 2025Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.
Prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists
26 March 2025Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist availability is resolved. Supply content is maintained by DHSC.
Prescribing and using thiamine to prevent refeeding syndrome
11 March 2025Intravenous thiamine for prevention of refeeding syndrome should be reserved for those with intestinal failure where the oral or enteral route is unavailable.
Managing dosage adjustments for prescribed medicines
23 January 2025Advice on managing medicines that may require dosage adjustments after they have been prescribed.
Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts
13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.