Drug Safety Update (February 2018) includes Misoprostal vaginal delivery system (Mysodell...
MHRA Updates Feb 2018
Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
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Therapeutics Handbook: Update March 2018
Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Respiratory Th...
Why should I update my GGC Medicines App?
Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
When my GGC Medicines App tells me to update should I listen?
Administration error: 48 hourly IV Gentamicin
Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
There have been recent incidents across GG&C involving 48 hourly IV gentamicin which was prescribed a day in advance and subsequently administered 24 hours earlier than intended. This may potentially lead to gentamicin toxicity ...
Thromboprophylaxis in Orthopaedics - an update
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
The NHSGGC Guideline on Orthopaedic Thromboprophylaxis for Patients Admitted to Hospital has been reviewed and updated. This is now available on the Clinical Guideline Repository on Staffnet
Medicine shortages – where to find info
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Our NEW Medicine Supply Pro...
SSRIs/SNRIs - Risk of bleeding
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018
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 ...
Safe Use of Lithium
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018
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...
Therapeutics Handbook: Content Update Jan 18
Posted: Monday, January 29, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Drug Overdose and Toxicity
Use of Antivirals for Flu
Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
The NHSGGC Antimicrobial Management Team have published guidance on the use of antivirals for influenza. This guidance includes a link to the Public Health England guidance which has been approved for use in Scotland by the Scottish Health...