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Comparative table of low molecular weight heparins
In light of current shortage of enoxaparin injection (all strengths), NHS Specialist Pharmacy Services have published a table of licensed low molecular weight heparins to compare/contrast key prescribing parameters.
Hepatitis A: temporary adult immunisation recommendations
Public Health England have produced guidance on temporary vaccination recommendations in light of an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak primarily affecting men who have sex with men (MSM) and a global shortage of global hepatitis A.
New home oxygen order form, consent form and initial home oxygen mitigation forms
NHS England have recently introduced new forms for use when ordering home oxygen directly from the supplier via home oxygen order forms (HOOFs). It is recommended that patients are referred to the home oxygen assessment and review service (HOS-AR) service for initiation of home oxygen (there is no change to this process).
NICE Bites: Eating Disorders, recognition & treatment
NICE Bites: Eating Disorders, recognition & treatment This guideline, produced by SPS, covers recognition and treatment of eating disorders including […]
North East and Cumbria Primary Care and Prison Healthcare Communication Survey
As part of some on-going work between NECS MO and NHSE, we are keen to explore briefly issues that some […]
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, […]