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Depression: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of depression in pregnancy

Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions

16 November 2021The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates

Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal 'flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff and written instruction templates 2021/22 are available.

Summary of COVID-19 medicines guidance: Mental health and illness

21 July 2021This page summarises and signposts to medicine related guidance we’re aware of from professional and government bodies relating to coronavirus and mental health and illness.…

Equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines

6 July 2021Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used anxiolytics and hypnotics. There are major differences in potency between different benzodiazepines and this difference in potency is important…

Choosing a suitable antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease (CHD)

2 July 2021Prescribers may need to choose a safe antidepressant in people with CHD. We guide on available options. We do not cover management of complex depression.

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services .

Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy

14 May 2021Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating stable depression is covered.

Seltorexant

Xanomeline + trospium chloride