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Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties

13 June 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

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

Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines

Drug interactions: resources to support answering questions

19 January 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about drug interactions

Using oseltamivir under PGD for care home residents

8 September 2020A summary of when and how a Patient Group Direction (PGD) may be legally used to supply and/or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents

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…

How should dentists prescribe, store, order and dispose of controlled drugs?

6 June 2016This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled drug legislation relevant to primary care dental practice. Includes prescribing for NHS and private patients, ordering/requisitioning, storage and…

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.

Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children

10 October 2019A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

Using written instructions for seasonal ‘flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff.