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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…
Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks
8 January 2020
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About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…
Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs
15 December 2020
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Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction. This page gives further detail on why this is the case.
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Insulin preparations: RMOC recommendations of safety considerations for formulary decision making
22 June 2018
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At its meeting on 18th April 2018 the Regional Medicines Optimisation Committee (RMOC) (Midlands and East) reviewed issues pertaining to safety considerations when adopting any…
Using a Patient Group Direction to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
26 June 2019
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The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
Choosing a suitable antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease (CHD)
2 July 2021
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Prescribers may need to choose a safe antidepressant in people with CHD. We guide on available options. We do not cover management of complex depression.
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
Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
10 June 2021
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This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.
Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions
25 February 2020
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The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.
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