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How should dentists prescribe, store, order and dispose of controlled drugs?
6 June 2016
·
This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled
drug
legislation relevant to primary care dental practice
Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions
30 November 2022
·
particularly recommend the following resources that are free to access: British National Formulary
Drug
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28 September 2020
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Drug
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Guidance
Safety in breastfeeding
Training resources for
breastfeeding
Treating opioid dependence during breastfeeding
1 August 2023
·
Methadone is the preferred choice of treatment for opioid dependence during
breastfeeding
.
Treating urinary disorders during breastfeeding
21 March 2023
·
Oxybutynin is preferred for urinary disorders during
breastfeeding
.
Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding
12 January 2024
·
Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during
breastfeeding
.
Treating impetigo topically during breastfeeding
21 March 2024
·
Fusidic acid, hydrogen peroxide or mupirocin can be used topically during
breastfeeding
.
Using inhaled or topical corticosteroids during breastfeeding
17 July 2023
·
All topical and inhaled corticosteroids can be used while
breastfeeding
; there is no preferred choice
Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding
7 July 2023
·
Antiplatelets can be used with caution in
breastfeeding
.
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