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Assessing injectables for enteral administration

2 January 2026Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Using folic acid and phenytoin safely

12 April 2024Folic acid interacts with phenytoin and can reduce phenytoin blood levels. Concomitant use is possible with careful management of the interaction.

Using domperidone for low milk supply

21 June 2024Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.

Using NSAIDs in asthma

17 July 2024Safety and prescribing scenarios for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with asthma are outlined.

Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for supply of flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings.

Managing the risks associated with patients prescribed clozapine

28 June 2024Healthcare professionals in non-specialist services managing patients prescribed clozapine should implement safe practice principles to prevent potential harms.

Treating acute hypokalaemia in adults

14 August 2024Untreated hypokalaemia (low potassium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe management of potassium for acute hypokalaemia.

Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits

28 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.

Doxycycline for sinusitis

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Considering fluoride and accidental ingestion of toothpaste

28 January 2026Understanding fluoride intake recommendations and risks of accidentally eating or swallowing toothpaste.