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Vortioxetine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from vortioxetine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

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.

Information resources for managing medicines in liver impairment

1 May 2024SPS and other information resources to help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in liver impairment.

Assessing liver function and interpreting liver blood tests

1 May 2024We explain how to assess liver function including the purpose of liver blood tests, how to interpret them and what to do if they are abnormal.

Questions to ask when giving medicines advice in liver impairment

1 May 2024Information should be gathered about the history of liver impairment or the type of liver disease to enable a risk assessment and decisions about treatment.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

25 April 2024SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Calculating kidney function

16 April 2024We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD Templates

8 April 2024Patient Group Direction templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Using NSAIDS during breastfeeding

3 April 2024Ibuprofen or diclofenac are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating bipolar disorder during breastfeeding

3 April 2024Lithium and valproate can be used during breastfeeding, after consideration of some specific issues. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.