The NHSGGC Adult Formulary has been updated to reflect that Accrete D3 is the preferred brand of calcium/vitamin D across acute and primary care.
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Vitamin D/Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements: A Seasonal Reminder
Key Messages
- Scottish Government guidance suggests that people of all age groups should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms (400 International Units (IU)) daily particularly during the winter months (October to March)
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under 3 (receiving less than 500ml of infant formula daily) can obtain free supplies of vitamin D via their community pharmacy as detailed HERE
- Those who are not eligible for free supplies of vitamin D can purchase a vitamin D supplement at pharmacies, supermarkets and online
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): Adverse Effects Reported by the MHRA
Key points:
Increased risk of fracture, hypomagnesaemia and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) are significant adverse effects associated with PPI use that have been reported by the MHRA.
Formulary News (December 2012)
The latest medicines discussed at ADTC and the agreed Formulary status
Formulary Update (August 2015)
ADTC met on Monday 17th August. This blog entry contains all the Formulary decisions from that meeting.