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Personalising evidence-based medicine to reduce polypharmacy

11 February 2025An insight on principles of patient centred structured medication reviews; using the current evidence and shared decision making to facilitate de-prescribing.

Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input

Explaining how to use or take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where comprehension (capability) or language (opportunity) issues have been identified as factors.

Swallowing difficulties: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where swallowing difficulties (capability) have been identified as a factor

Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened

17 December 2024We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.

Checking if medicines can be given with food

17 December 2024Many medicines can be given safely with a spoonful of soft food. Use the suggested resources and clinical considerations to support decision-making.

Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor.

Defining and understanding medication adherence

20 December 2023Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.