Shortage of levomepromazine hydrochloride 25mg/ml solution for injection

Sanofi, one of the manufacturers of levomepromazine will be out of stock  from the end of this week (12th April 2019) until the end of…

Can acetarsol be used to treat proctitis?

This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available for the use of acetarsol to treat proctitis

Safety in Lactation: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. The choice of anti-emetic will depend…

What is the sodium content of medicines?

This Medicines Q&A provides lists of effervescent, soluble, dispersible and other preparations that could contain high levels of sodium, and so might be unsuitable for people…

Shortage of Stemetil (prochlorperazine) 5mg/5ml Syrup

Sanofi, the sole supplier of the liquid formulation, have very limited stock available, and this is likely to run out in the next three weeks.…

Prescribing Outlook 2018

Please note that only people with an NHS login will be able to access these documents (see below for details). The Prescribing Outlook Series assists NHS…

Shortage of colestyramine powder for oral suspension (4g) (Questran and Questran Light)

Bristol-Myers Squibb are currently the only supplier of these products and they are facing manufacturing difficulties. Further supplies of Questran Light are expected in early…