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Metronidazole – is it safe to use with breastfeeding?
12 October 2020
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The balance of current evidence and clinical experience, and the consensus of specialist opinion, is that there is no established mutagenic or carcinogenic risk to…
Safety in Lactation: Drugs for sleeping disorders
21 October 2020
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Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Hypnotics Use of hypnotic agents in…
Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study
26 June 2019
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Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form
9 April 2019
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The Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form is to be completed by pharmaceutical manufacturers where there are new homecare medicines services or where there are changes…
Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks
8 January 2020
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Guidance 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 2020
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Dry mouth is a complaint often presented to dental practitioners. There are a number of products available to manage this condition, however not all are…
Safety in Lactation: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
21 September 2020
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Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. The choice of anti-emetic will depend…
Extended-release methylphenidate: A review of the pharmacokinetic profiles of available products
23 December 2020
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This review discusses current NICE recommendations for the use of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD and describes the pharmacokinetic differences between the currently available…
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.
Using miconazole oral gel to treat oral thrush in adults taking a statin
30 November 2021
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Treatment of oral thrush (candidiasis) with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.
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