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Formulating your advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021Providing advice on medicines in pregnancy is complex. Preparing, structuring and phrasing information can improve communication and understanding.

The principles of prescribing in pregnancy

29 July 2021There are some important principles that should be applied when providing advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy.

Assessing risk and informing the risk versus benefit decision for medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021There are key factors to be considered in making a risk assessment and a risk versus benefit decision about use of medicines in pregnancy.

Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021SPS and other information resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.

Questions to ask when giving advice on medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021Specific information should be gathered about a pregnant woman and her pregnancy to enable a good risk assessment and decision about treatment.

Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

9 July 2021Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm

Choosing calcium and vitamin D products for vegetarians or vegans

6 July 2021This article explains how the source of vitamin D, or the inactive ingredients (excipients), may make preparations unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Thickening liquid medicines

2 July 2021Thickening liquid medicines should not be used routinely: it is difficult to check fluid consistency which can affect whether the medicine is swallowed safely.

Storage and regulation of thickeners and thickened fluids

2 July 2021Thickeners and thickened fluids have different storage requirements and are regulated in a particular manner.

Defining and identifying thickness of fluids and food for patients with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021How fluid thickness and food texture are defined for patients with swallowing difficulties, and how to find the recommended level for a patient.