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Choosing between oral vancomycin options
18 May 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving vancomycin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy
14 May 2021
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Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating depression in stable epilepsy is covered.
Repeat supply or administration of medicines under PGD
26 April 2021
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Patient Group Directions are not an appropriate mechanism for regular repeated supplies or administration of a medicine. Prescribing is preferred.
Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction
26 April 2021
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This article advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.
Dosing and monitoring for treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy
24 March 2021
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Effective treatment of vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy requires consideration of treatment regimens, monitoring, and preferred forms of vitamin D.
Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs
16 March 2021
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Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.
Registration required
Pemetrexed: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph
12 March 2021
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Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of Pemetrexed.
Registration required
Cabazitaxel: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph
12 March 2021
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Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of cabazitaxel
Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
2 March 2021
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Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.
Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
2 March 2021
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A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors
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