The Adult Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated.
Therapeutics Handbook Update October 2020
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
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MHRA Updates September 2020
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Updates for September 2020
SSRI/SNRI - potential increased risk of bleeding in combination with LMWH
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Forthcoming discontinuation of Priadel Tablets
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Highlights the proposed discontinuation of Priadel (lithium carbonate) tablets in April 2021.
Supply Disruption Alert: Remsdesivir
Posted: Friday, October 2, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
This blog highlights a recent supply issue with remdesivir.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) in Acute Care
Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Acute Care What is the “Get it on time” campaign and why is it important? Access to the correct medications at the rig...
Therapeutics Handbook Update August 2020
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;
MHRA Updates Aug 2020
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2020
Category - Medicines Update
Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna and sennosid...
Guideline News Aug 2020
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.
Medicines reconciliation - Mental Health
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...