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Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

2 July 2021Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.

Choosing formulations of medicines for adults with swallowing difficulties

25 June 2021Some adults cannot safely swallow tablets or capsules. A stepwise process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets, is described.

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

Collaborative Purchasing Organisations

12 November 2021

Complementary medicines: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on herbal medicines or dietary supplements

Contraception: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on contraception and reproductive health

Coronary heart disease and risk management in frail older people

2 December 2022Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing CHD and cardiovascular risk in frail older people

Covert administration of medicines in adults: legal issues

13 January 2022A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.

Covert administration of medicines in adults: pharmaceutical issues

13 January 2022A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.

Diazepam rectal tubes for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.