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Annual planning advice for new medicines, Prescribing Outlook
28 October 2022
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Our annual output to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS.
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Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies
28 October 2022
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There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
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Switching between neostigmine and pyridostigmine
25 October 2022
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Switching between neostigmine and pyridostigmine in myasthenia gravis requires care and application of a stepped process
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Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone in the medical setting
18 October 2022
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A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.
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Managing constipation in people taking clozapine
14 October 2022
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Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.
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Managing peripheral oedema caused by calcium channel blockers
26 September 2022
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All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
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Assuring Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) supply
22 September 2022
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Sponsor pharmacy role regarding the supply assurance of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) in CTIMPs
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Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics
21 September 2022
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Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.
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SPS Virtual Wards Conference: Opportunities for Pharmacy
21 September 2022
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A short conference to support pharmacy services contributing to the development and delivery of virtual wards
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Diagnosis and Medical Management of Acute CAR-T Cell Toxicities in Adults
16 September 2022
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Consensus guidance (involving Wave 1 and 2 CAR-T centres) on the management of acute CAR-T cell toxicities.
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