News
UK and international immunisation schedules – PHE comparison tool
Public Health England have published a tool with details of immunisation schedules and vaccines used in the 20 countries from […]
Valproate Use in Women & Girls with Childbearing Potential – Pragmatic Guide
Experts from 13 national bodies, including seven Royal Colleges, have joined forces to publish practical guidance to support doctors and […]
Unlicensed Liquid Medicines for Children – use of non-standard strengths
Analysis of prescribing of unlicensed liquid medicines for children across NECS-linked CCGs in the North of England has revealed considerable […]
Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines for Children – RCPCH & NPPG Joint Position Statement
The Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) and the Neonatal & Paediatric Pharmacists Group (NPPG) have published a […]
UKMi SPS Resources to support answering medicines-related questions in primary care – 2019 update
UKMi have updated their guide to Resources to support answering medicines-related questions in primary care. The content remains as described in […]
Northern England Clinical Network NOAC Alert Cards – Supplies
Northern England Clinical Network (NECN) Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulant medicines (NOAC) Alert Cards In 2015, NECN Cardiac Rhythm Management subgroup […]
Flu – Antiviral Prescription Authorisation Withdrawn
The Chief Medical and Pharmaceutical Officers for England have circulated the following message to Prescribers & Community Pharmacists: The most […]
TARGET Antibiotic Toolkit – Refreshed Patient Leaflets
The RCGP TARGET [Treat Antibiotics Responsibly, Guidance, Education & Tools ] Antibiotic Toolkit has been refreshed and updated in recent […]
Unlicensed Medicines for Children – Use Standard Strengths
The Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists’ Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have issued a joint […]