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Alogliptin: DPP-4 Inhibitor of Choice

Posted: June 23, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update
Tagged with - Diabetes

The position of alogliptin in the NHSGGC Formulary has changed. The previous prescribing restriction limiting use in dual therapy has been remov...

Fast acting insulin aspart

Posted: June 23, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update
Tagged with - Diabetes

Fast acting Insulin aspart (Fiasp®) has been accepted by the SMC and added to the Formulary. It is a modified formulation of insulin aspart with the property of more rapid absorption of insulin from subcutaneous injection site than standard...

Tiotropium: Braltus Zonda

Posted: June 23, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update
Tagged with - Respiratory

In April 2017, the ADTC accepted the Respiratory MCN’s recommendation on tiotropium inhaler devices. Braltus® Zonda Inhaler is now the preferred brand of tiotropium inhaler. Spiriva Respimat® remains a Total Formulary option. ...

Butec (buprenorphine) patch

Posted: June 23, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update
Tagged with - Opioids

Butec® is the NHSGGC preferred brand of buprenorphine 7 day transdermal patch across primary and secondary care. It is restricted to specialist use only in elderly patients (over 65 years) where standard analgesic options are ineffective or...

Medicines Update Oncology June 2017

Posted: June 21, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update Oncology

NEW: Guideline for the Management of Immune-related Adverse Events The West of Scotland Cancer Network (WOSCaN) Guidelines for Management of Immune-related Adverse Events have recently been issued by the West of Scotland Cancer Network ...

Medicines Update Primary Care June 2017

Posted: June 14, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update Primary Care
Tagged with - Diabetes NSAIDs The Scottish Therapeutics Utility (STU) EFIPPS Study

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This bulletin contains informtion on:

The Scottish Therapeutics Utility (STU) and the Effective Feedback to Improve Primary Care Prescribing Safety (EFIPPS) Study
Pharmacist Independent Prescribers and Electronic Prescribing
Hypoglycaemia Treatment with Sugary Drinks

Adult Therapeutics Handbook: Content update June 2017

Posted: June 09, 2017.
Category - Medicines Update Acute

The Therapeutics Handbook content has been updated and includes the following main change: Cardiovascular System section: Guidelines within the cardiova...