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Primary care discussions: Heart failure

20 August 2024A practical discussion between two pharmacists with an interest in heart failure about identifying heart failure and optimising treatment in primary care.

Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet

14 August 2024We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.

Good governance when implementing ustekinumab biosimilar

2 August 2024Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.

The licence and supporting evidence for ustekinumab biosimilars

2 August 2024Ustekinumab biosimilars (Pyzchiva, Steqeyma, Uzpruvo, Wezenla) are licensed. Learn about indications, formulations, supporting evidence and differences.

Managing reactions to dental local anaesthetic injections

29 July 2024Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.

Using NSAIDs in asthma

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

Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar

16 July 2024Introducing biosimilar ustekinumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.

Statin suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

27 June 2024A range of statin formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Information resources for advice on HRT

26 June 2024SPS and other information resources to help healthcare professionals provide advice on the menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) decision making.

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.