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Choosing a medicine to delay periods

1 May 2024Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.

Primary care discussions: HRT use in clinical practice

24 April 2024This ‘on the couch’ webinar, the second in a series of two, addressed questions around the challenges faced by pharmacists with HRT decision making.

Using folic acid and phenytoin safely

12 April 2024Folic acid interacts with phenytoin and can reduce phenytoin blood levels. Concomitant use is possible with careful management of the interaction.

How to perform preparation risk assessments for ATMPs

10 April 2024Preparation risk assessment tools for cell and tissue-based Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and in-vivo Gene Therapies.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (H to O)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (A to G)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding

28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating nausea during breastfeeding

26 March 2024Some anti-emetics can be used with caution during breastfeeding, depending on the clinical situation. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.