Memos and Alerts
Updated information on prescribing and dispensing of pregabalin from 17th July 2017
NHS England has issued updated information in relation to the prescribing and dispensing of pregabalin.
Where appropriate, from 17th July 2017, generic pregabalin can be prescribed and dispensed for any licensed condition.
The guidance highlights the end of the period of patent protection for Lyrica across all clinical indications. Prescribers are therefore able to prescribe pregabalin generically for any indication as clinically appropriate from 17th July 2017. Prescribers should continue to consider the benefits of prescribing by brand name when used for epilepsy, in line with MHRA guidance, given the potential for different bioavailability between brands.
Public Health England Vaccine Update Issue – Edition 264 – June 2017
Public Health England Vaccine Update Issue – Edition 264 – June 2017 The June edition of Vaccine Update is now available. […]
OneTouch Ultra and OneTouch Vita test strips – cessation of manufacture and supply
The supply and manufacturing, of non-ISO 15197:2015 certified OneTouch Ultra and OneTouch Vita test strips will cease in June 2017
We are aware that a number of patients in the NECS CCG areas have been prescribed these two products.
MHRA Drug Safety Update June 2017
MHRA Drug Safety Update June 2017 A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (vol 10, […]
MicroGuide Antibiotics Guideline App Feedback
We are evaluating the MicroGuide Antibiotics App and need your feedback on how useful you find the app and anything […]
Discontinuation of Protelos (strontium ranelate) 2g granules for oral suspension
Discontinuation of Protelos (strontium ranelate) 2g granules for oral suspension Servier will cease production and distribution of strontium ranelate at […]
RightBreathe website
The RightBreathe website and app has been developed by Lambeth GP, Dr Azhar Saleem, in conjunction with (amongst others) UK […]
NICE Bites – Cerebral palsy in under 25’s
NICE Bites – Cerebral palsy in under 25’s NICE Bites No 97 May 2017 includes one topic: Cerebral palsy in […]
Cold Chain Guidance 2017
The cold chain guidance for immunisation providers commissioned by NHS England Cumbria and North East Region has been reviewed and updated. The guidance first issued in 2015 now includes more advice relating to temperature monitoring, especially the use of data loggers. It also contains a key points section at the beginning which can be used as an aid memoire. However, please ensure that all staff responsible for cold chain maintenance are familiar with the whole document.