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Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease
2 July 2021
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Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Primary Care Discussions: Asking the right questions
22 July 2021
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Contacting your local Medicines Information service to ensure you get the right answer - an 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists and those
Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment
14 December 2022
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SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.
Patient Group Direction use in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
28 March 2023
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties
31 May 2023
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Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations
Supporting people with mental health conditions in primary care
19 September 2023
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Speakers shared experiences of supporting people living with mental health conditions to show that you don’t have to be an expert to make a contribution
Primary Care Discussions: Lipid Management
13 November 2023
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A practical and interactive discussion between specialist and generalist pharmacy professionals about managing lipid treatments in primary care
What is the clinical significance of the interaction between methotrexate and penicillins?
1 October 2020
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The evidence for an interaction between methotrexate and penicillins is limited to case reports and animal studies. So far, there is no conclusive evidence that…
Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study
26 June 2019
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Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
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