Swallowing difficulties
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Covert administration of medicines: legal issues
17 June 2026A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance to consider before administering medicines covertly to adults.
Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties
19 May 2026Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations
SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
27 April 2026A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Statin suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
27 April 2026A range of statin formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties
23 March 2026Information on administration of Parkinson’s disease medicines, including crushing tablets, to reduce the risk of missed doses in swallowing difficulties
Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children
3 March 2026Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.
Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations
13 February 2026Certain medicines require additional monitoring and dose adjustments when switching between solid dose and liquid formulations.
PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
18 December 2025A range of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Anticoagulant suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
5 November 2025A range of oral anticoagulant formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
ACEI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
24 March 2025A range of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties