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Articles
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021This article summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
Buccal midazolam for the management of seizures
5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.
Lactation Safety Information
Buccal for status epilepticus
Buccal
for status epilepticus
Diazepam (rectal)
Limited published evidence of safety
Small amounts in breast milk
Short-term therapy (1-2 doses) considered not to pose a risk to the infant
17 September 2020
For premedication / conscious sedation
For premedication / conscious sedation
Lorazepam
Limited published evidence of safety
Small amounts in breast milk
Shorter acting benzodiazepine
17 September 2020