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When not to use
12 February 2024
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Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of
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Information should be gathered about the patient and herbal
medicine
to enable a risk assessment and
Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding
29 January 2024
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There is limited evidence for indivudal
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as antispasmodics and the recommendations are made
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1 December 2023
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Advice on
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mechanisms for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff
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opportunities 2023/24 plans to address the inappropriate prescribing of antidepressants
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anticoagulation therapy consider: if another route of administration is suitable if an alternative
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