An encouraging downward trend in use (by volume and cost) is noted for the high cost liquid medicines previously highlighted in a
High cost liquid medicines: impact at 6 months
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
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Red bag scheme
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
To aid medicines reconciliation/supply for care home patients in acute care
Caution with switch to Trimbow® or Trelegy®
Posted: Monday, December 17, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Launch of the two new “triple inhalers” described below has presented an opportunity to simplify inhaler regimens for some patients with COPD, while simultaneously generating substantial efficiency savings. Note that Trimbow...
Update: DOAC Booklet availability in Primary Care
Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
GP Practices and Community Pharmacies can now order printed copies of the new Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Patient Information Booklet and Alert Card. Printed copies remain available for use in hospitals across NHSGGC. Please refer to this ...
Guideline News Oct/Nov 2018
Posted: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Updated Adult NHSGGC Guidelines now available on Staffnet Sign Guidelines <...
MHRA Updates Nov 18
Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Drug Safety Update (October 2018) includes: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto▼)
Why should I report to the Yellow Card scheme?
Posted: Monday, November 19, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Yellow Card Scotland has provided a summary of the importance and relevance to practice of reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) via the Yellow Card scheme. KEY POINTS As little as 2 or 3 reports of an ...
Therapeutics Handbook Update Nov 2018
Posted: Saturday, November 3, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
The Adult Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Respiratory System The
DOAC Patient Information Booklet available now
Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
A Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Patient Information Booklet and Alert Card have been developed for use across NHSGGC. This new resource is suitable for patients taking apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban or rivaroxaban and highlights key ...
MHRA Updates Sept 18
Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Category - Medicines Update
Drug Safety Update (September 2018) includes: Valproat...