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Prescribing by generic or brand name in primary care
27 March 2022
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Prescribing medicines by generic name is generally preferred but there are some circumstances when brand-name prescribing is warranted.
Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing
22 February 2022
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Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input
Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.
Using coenzyme Q10 supplements for statin-induced muscle symptoms
18 February 2022
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People often buy coenzyme Q10 supplements to help with statin-induced muscle symptoms. However, there is insufficient evidence to recommend its use.
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.
Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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A summary is provided on the legal position on the use of Patient Group Directions by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates
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