Guidance

Closing clinical trials

12 December 2022Sponsor pharmacy responsibilities during trial closure and the final monitoring visit

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children

7 December 2022Crushing or dispersing whole solid dosage forms or opening capsules is an "off-label" use. This includes use for Group A streptococcal infections.

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023How to switch safely between tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) to other antidepressants or another TCA. Seek specialist advice for complex switches.

Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids

13 September 2023Practical advice when switching patients between liquid and tablet/capsule is provided to ensure adequate dose adjustments and monitoring.

Using the Medication Safety Update effectively

15 December 2022Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety

Practice support for the Medication Safety Officer (MSO)

15 December 2022An infrastructure of support opportunities exists that MSOs should utilise to deliver their role most effectively

Conducting a medication incident investigation

15 December 2022Practical guidance to support those undertaking medication incident investigations

Using calcium-channel blockers during breastfeeding

2 June 2023Nifedipine and verapamil are the CCBs of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and health infant only.

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023Antimicrobial PGD templates support the use of medicines in line with national guidance, reducing variation and duplication to improve consistency of care.

Using tricyclic antidepressants during breastfeeding

31 January 2023Imipramine and nortriptyline are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

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