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Medicines Shortages and Patient Group Directions

16 December 2019This article outlines how PGDs can be managed to allow for their continued use in cases of medicines shortages.

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN

What should be considered when choosing or prescribing saliva substitutes?

4 February 2020Dry mouth is a complaint often presented to dental practitioners. There are a number of products available to manage this condition, however not all are…

Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

25 February 2020The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

How should head lice be treated in a breastfeeding mother?

12 March 2020Wet combing or dimeticone may be used to treat head lice in breastfeeding mothers. Malathion may be used as an alternative if a traditional insecticide…

How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?

23 March 2020This Medicines Q&A provides advice on what to consider when providing dental treatment, and information about the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could…

What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?

22 May 2020This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome.  

Can breastfeeding mothers take ibuprofen?

28 May 2020Ibuprofen is one of the painkillers of choice whilst breastfeeding. This Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of ibuprofen in breastfeeding mothers,…

What is the clinical significance of potential drug interactions with local anaesthetic preparations used in primary care dentistry?

30 July 2020This updated Medicines Q&A explores the clinical significance of potential interactions between dental local anaesthetic preparations and other medicines as listed in the BNF and…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Digital Strategy

4 August 2020This is the NHMC and NCHA joint digital strategy and roadmap for the next 5 years. It sets out a direction of travel for homecare…