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Prescribing available insulins

6 July 2023Current supply disruption of GLP-1 receptor agonists means some patients may need to switch to insulin. Prescribers must know which insulins can be used.

Prescribing available GLP-1 receptor agonists

28 June 2023Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist availability varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding

2 February 2023Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Insulin icodec

Desmopressin

Tolvaptan

Glucagon