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Using certain antidepressants during breastfeeding

15 November 2023Duloxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone or venlafaxine can be used with caution but other options are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Managing the risks of using liquid oral phenobarbital

2 November 2023Minimising the risk of confusion between phenobarbital liquid formulations and awareness of alcohol content may prevent harms.

Using our annual medicines planning content: Prescribing Outlook

31 October 2023Users should be aware of the constraints and assumptions in creating Prescribing Outlook, as well as their responsibilities for use.

Managing specific interactions with smoking

31 October 2023When individuals taking certain medicines stop, start or re-start smoking, monitoring and dose changes may be needed.

Considering drug interactions with smoking

31 October 2023Tobacco smoke can induce liver enzymes, affecting drug metabolism. Some medicines may need dose adjustment or monitoring if a person stops or starts smoking.

Using vaccines during breastfeeding

26 October 2023All vaccinations, including live vaccines, can be given during breastfeeding. The only exception is yellow fever vaccine which is not recommended.

Using laxatives during breastfeeding

24 October 2023Any laxative can be used during breastfeeding although prucalopride should be used with caution. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

19 October 2023SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception

Preparing eye drops in unlicensed aseptic units

17 October 2023Circumstances and potential risks should be considered before preparing eye drops in NHS aseptic units working under Section 10 exemption.

Using oseltamivir and zanamivir during breastfeeding

12 October 2023Oseltamivir and zanamivir can be used during breastfeeding when clinically indicated. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.