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Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant

17 February 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.

Monitoring a person during and after antidepressant switching

17 February 2023Review people at appropriate time points; advise on what to expect and report; and beware of the possibility of withdrawal symptoms and serotonin syndrome.

Planning and agreeing an antidepressant switching strategy

17 February 2023Guidance on planning and implementing the antidepressant switch after the need and choice of antidepressant have been decided.

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely between tricyclics or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

SSRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely between SSRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Using contraception with enzyme-inducing medicines

13 February 2023Enzyme-inducing medicines reduce the effectiveness of certain contraceptives. Guidance on using contraception with these medicines is given.

Travel health: resources to support answering questions

9 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer travel-related questions about medicines

Medicines Optimisation in Schools

7 February 2023Outlining an award-winning initiative to provide pharmacy support in schools.

Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions

3 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry

Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding

2 February 2023Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.