Changes to antimicrobial susceptibility reporting from microbiology laboratory from 3rd May 2022
Antimicrobial susceptibility reporting
Posted: Monday, May 23, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Latest Medicines Updates & News
MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2022
Posted: Monday, May 23, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Drug Safety Update for May 2022
HEPMA Top Tips Update
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Formulary Update (May 2022)
Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022
Category - Formulary Update
Realistic Medicine - Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Management
Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
An approach based on the mnemonic ‘SUGAR’ has been developed for use in pain reviews.
Key Medicine Shortages – May 2022
Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Key Medicine Shortages for May 2022
Guideline News April 2022
Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News for April 2022
Management of Generalised Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Adults Guideline - Update
Posted: Friday, April 29, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
The NHSGGC management of generalised convulsive status epilepticus in adults guideline has been updated.
Key changes
- Benzodiazepine options, doses and routes of administration for initial treatment have been updated
- Three antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are now included as treatment options when seizures persist following benzodiazepines:- Levetiracetam, sodium valproate and phenytoin
- Details of indications, cautions and considerations are included to help guide choice of treatment
Yellow Card Reporting – An update for healthcare professionals
Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
All healthcare professionals involved in patient care have a responsibility to report suspected ADRs
Opioid Safety - Key safety tips
Posted: Friday, April 22, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Opioid choice
Patient factors
Indication
Observe
Independent check
Dose equivalence
Storage