The Adult Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated.
Therapeutics Handbook Update October 2020
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
For all healthcare professionals across NHSGGC both in primary care and the acute sector.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
The Adult Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated.
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Updates for September 2020
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Highlights the proposed discontinuation of Priadel (lithium carbonate) tablets in April 2021.
Posted: Friday, October 2, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
This blog highlights a recent supply issue with remdesivir.
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
The Adult Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated. This update includes updates to the following guidelines;
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna and sennosid...
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Click on the following link (on StaffNet) to access new and updated clinical guidelines including NHSGGC, SIGN and NICE guidelines.
Posted: Friday, August 21, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Medicines reconciliation- Mental Health Clozapine & antipsychotic long acting injections (depot) Key points The Emergency Care Summary (ECS) for patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia may show n...
Posted: Friday, August 21, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Systemically administered VEGF pathway inhibitors: risk of aneurysm and arte...