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Assessing the impact of renal impairment on medicines safety
16 December 2022
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We advise on points to consider when undertaking medication reviews in adults with kidney disorders
Asthma: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of asthma during pregnancy
Atrial fibrillation management in frail older people
2 December 2022
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Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing atrial fibrillation in frail older people
Avoid prescribing desiccated (natural) thyroid extract
20 January 2022
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Levothyroxine is the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism. Desiccated or natural thyroid extracts (DTE) are not routinely recommended.
Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for supply of azithromycin for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis, non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis; Mycoplasma genitalium.
Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
Bupivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Bupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Calculating kidney function
16 December 2022
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We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.
Can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be used in adult patients with asthma?
9 June 2020
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NSAIDs are contra-indicated in patients in whom attacks of asthma have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID. Further studies are required to confirm…
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