Oral bisphosphonates: reminder of precautions to take

All bisphosphonates are associated with a risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). Therefore before prescribing oral bisphosphonates, we remind you to tell patients to maintain good oral hygiene, attend routine dental check-ups and immediately report any oral symptoms such as dental mobility, pain, or swelling to a doctor and dentist.

Paracetamol administration with Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccine

On September 1st the new national Meningococcal B (Men B) immunisation programme for infants began. As administration of Men B vaccine when given with other routine primary vaccines often produces a fever, Public Health England recommend that infants are given a 60mg prophylactic dose of paracetamol at the time or soon after vaccination plus two further doses at intervals of 4-6 hours. The advice from PHE is clear that parents / carers are responsible for obtaining and administering the paracetamol and it should not be prescribed.

Bimatoprost (Lumigan) recommendations from Newcastle Hospitals Ophthalmology

Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT Ophthalmology Department have confirmed they are recommending that patients be transferred to the 100mcg strength […]

North of Tyne Area Prescribing Committee Update July 2015

Recent Approvals Levonorgestrel 13.5mg IUS (Jaydess®) has been approved as a long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) that differs from Mirena® […]

Bulletin – Controlled Drugs: Learning from Incidents

Controlled Drugs: Learning from Incidents July 2015 NECS supports the NHS England Area Team Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer in ensuring […]

Nitrofurantoin tablets price reduction

The price of nitrofurantoin 100mg tablets has reduced from £12.29 for 28 tablets in June, to £3.53 for 28 tablets […]