An approach based on the mnemonic ‘SUGAR’ has been developed for use in pain reviews.
Realistic Medicine - Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Management
Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
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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
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2022
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Drug Safety Update for April 2022
Safe Use of Lithium
Posted: Friday, April 15, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Key messages: Lithium is a gold standard treatment for maintenance treatment of bipolar affective disorder Lithium has a high potential for toxicity and requires careful monitoring to ensure its safe and...
SSRIs/SNRIs - Risk of bleeding
Posted: Friday, April 15, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Key points SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors) are associated with a risk of bleeding, especially upper GI bleedingThe risk of GI bleeding ...
Guideline News March 2022
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2022
Category - Medicines Update