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Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts
13 December 2024
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Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy
27 November 2024
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Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.
Liver disease podcast series
27 November 2024
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Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinical speakers talk about liver disease and drugs in liver impairment.
Using statins in liver impairment
8 November 2024
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We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.
Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome
7 November 2024
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This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.
Varenicline for smoking cessation
29 October 2024
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SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.
Managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy
2 October 2024
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Points to consider when prescribing and supplying medicines to people with sulfonamide allergy.
Primary care discussions: Heart failure
20 August 2024
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A 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 2024
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We 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 2024
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Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.
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