Administration of tobramycin via a nebuliser

If there are robust clinical reasons to administer tobramycin injection via a nebuliser instead of using the licensed nebuliser solution then it is critical that…

Ethanol content of inhalers – What is the significance?

Ethanol is included as an excipient in many commonly prescribed inhalers, including some licensed for use in children.  Patients may have ethical, religious or cultural…

NICE Bites - Pneumonia

Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this guideline. NICE Bites is a monthly prescribing bulletin published by North West Medicines…

Shortage of salbutamol syrup 2mg/5ml

There is a shortage of salbutamol 2mg/5ml syrup until the end of February 2020.  This memo discusses alternative treatment options in the interim.  

NICE Bites - Bronchietasis and Cough (acute)

Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this guideline. NICE Bites is a monthly bulletin from the North West Medicines Information…

NICE Bites - COPD

Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this guideline.   NICE Bites is a monthly prescribing bulletin published by North West…