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Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Stoma garments prescribed are restricted to those patients who have a clinical need or require additional support as determined by specialist stoma service.
Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News for August 2021
Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
This blog serves as a reminder of the issues prescribers should consider when prescribing QT prolonging medicines.
Posted: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
The emollients section of the NHSGGC Adult Medicines Formulary has been updated.
Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Key Medicine Shortages for August 2021
Posted: Monday, August 30, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Drug Safety Update August 2021
Posted: Monday, August 30, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
DAAs should be continued during the hospital stay, unless the clinical condition of the patient precludes administration.
Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Posted: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News July 2021
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Category - Medicines Update
Key changes to updated Vitamin B12: Treatment of Deficiency in Adults guideline highlighted