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Covert administration of medicines: pharmaceutical issues

13 January 2022A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.

Understanding informed consent in medicines-related conversations

12 January 2022This article outlines the meaning of informed consent in healthcare and describes changes in law relating to medicine and pharmacy

Understanding polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing

12 January 2022The process of managing non-beneficial or potentially harmful multiple medicines including reducing or stopping medicines, and explanations of terminology

Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services

9 February 2022A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSEI and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of aspirin tablets for individuals at high risk of pre-eclampsia

Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy

9 February 2022A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSE and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to at risk individuals during pregnancy.

Switching doxazosin XL tablets to doxazosin standard tablets

12 May 2022Doxazosin XL tablets should not routinely be prescribed. Guidance is provided on switching doxazosin XL tablets to standard release tablets.

Switching between gabapentin and pregabalin for neuropathic pain

20 January 2023An overview of possible dose equivalences, switching methods and considerations to make before switching between gabapentinoids in adults with neuropathic pain.

Prescribing available HRT products

28 April 2022Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

21 September 2022Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.

Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding

16 June 2022Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.