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Choosing formulations of medicines for adults with swallowing difficulties
25 June 2021
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Some adults cannot safely swallow tablets or capsules. A stepwise process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets, is described.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.
Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines
15 October 2021
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Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties
13 June 2022
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Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties
Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions
3 February 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry
Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions
30 November 2022
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines
Travel health: resources to support answering questions
9 February 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines
Vaccines and immunisation: resources for answering questions
24 February 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions on vaccines and immunisation
Drug interactions: resources to support answering questions
19 January 2023
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about drug interactions
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