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Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

5 February 2025SPS PGD template for supply of cytisinicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis: treatment during pregnancy

31 January 2025Use non-pharmacological treatments for the initial management of hay fever during pregnancy. If insufficient, use topical treatments or oral antihistamines.

Assessing the clinical impact of lactose in medicines

21 January 2025People with lactose intolerance may request lactose-free medicines although the amounts, when present as an excipient, are unlikely to cause symptoms in most.

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

17 December 2024SPS PGD template for administering gadopiclenol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts

13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

27 November 2024Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.

Liver disease podcast series

27 November 2024Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinical speakers talk about liver disease and drugs in liver impairment.

Using statins in liver impairment

8 November 2024We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.

Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome

7 November 2024This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.

Varenicline for smoking cessation

29 October 2024SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.