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Switching strategies for antidepressants
22 May 2024The choice of antidepressant switching strategy depends on the person and antidepressant. We describe the current strategies and their application.
Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids
3 April 2024Bioavailability, release profile and licensed uses are some of the considerations needed when changing between solid dose and liquid formulations.
Switching between oral prednisolone and IV hydrocortisone
19 December 2023Switching between oral prednisolone and intravenous (IV) hydrocortisone requires care due to the risk of adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis.
Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations
13 September 2023Certain medicines require additional monitoring and dose adjustments when switching between solid dose and liquid formulations.
Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant
28 March 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.
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.
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.
Switching
Our advice on switching between medicines covers switching between antidepressants as well as a range of other common medicines switches.