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Procurement of licensed medicines
12 November 2021
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Purchasing of medicines is a complex process with many factors to consider
"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market
12 November 2021
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An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market
Procurement of unlicensed medicines and other services managed by CMU
12 November 2021
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Purchasing of medicines is a complex process with many factors to consider
Pricing and contract coverage
12 November 2021
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Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care
Collaborative Purchasing Organisations
12 November 2021
Avoid prescribing desiccated (natural) thyroid extract
20 January 2022
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Levothyroxine is the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism. Desiccated or natural thyroid extracts (DTE) are not routinely recommended.
Prescribing by generic or brand name in primary care
27 March 2022
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Prescribing medicines by generic name is generally preferred but there are some circumstances when brand-name prescribing is warranted.
Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care
27 March 2022
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Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.
Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings
3 May 2022
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Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.
Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets
12 May 2022
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Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.
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