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Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs

15 December 2020Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction. This page gives further detail on why this is the case.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

2 July 2021Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.

Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment

14 December 2022SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.

Patient Group Direction use in Hospital at Home (virtual ward) services

28 March 2023Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home (including virtual ward) services

What is the clinical significance of the interaction between methotrexate and penicillins?

1 October 2020The evidence for an interaction between methotrexate and penicillins is limited to case reports and animal studies. So far, there is no conclusive evidence that…

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Primary Care Discussions: Asking the right questions

22 July 2021Contacting your local Medicines Information service to ensure you get the right answer - an 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists and those

Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Supporting people with mental health conditions in primary care

19 September 2023Speakers shared experiences of supporting people living with mental health conditions to show that you don’t have to be an expert to make a contribution

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…

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