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The Use of Generic Anti Epileptics Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy

28 September 2020Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…

Switching

Our advice on switching between medicines covers switching between antidepressants as well as a range of other common medicines switches.

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.

Example medicines to prescribe by brand name in primary care

27 March 2022Prescribe certain medicines by brand to ensure supply of the same product. Examples are grouped by therapeutic area. The list of products is not exhaustive.

Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations

13 September 2023

Switching strategies for antidepressants

22 May 2024

Switching between morphine and other opioids in palliative care

14 September 2021Switching between morphine and alternative opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process

Switching between mesalazine oral tablet preparations

19 October 2021An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023How to switch safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Seek specialist advice for complex switches.