Prescribing Newsletter
Prevention of Future Deaths Report – Adrenaline Auto-Injectors
A recent post noted that HM Assistant Coroner for West London intended to issue a Regulation 28 Prevention of Future […]
Keep Antibiotics Working – 2018 Campaign
PHE Keep Antibiotics Working Campaign 2018 https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/58-keep-antibiotics-working On 23rd October 2018 Public Health England (PHE) will launch their national campaign […]
Incorrectly Recorded Penicillin Allergy – Increased risk of MSRA & C.difficile infection
NICE has warned healthcare professionals and the public that people who incorrectly believe they are allergic to penicillin are unnecessarily […]
Coroner’s Inquest into fatal anaphylaxis – Prevention of Future Deaths Report
Following the inquest concerning the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, HM Assistant Coroner for West London will be issuing three Prevention of […]
EPS – Controlled Drugs Pilot
NHS Digital have started a pilot for prescribing Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs using the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). 10 […]
No-Deal Brexit – MHRA consultation
The MHRA have launched a consultation on legislative proposals for a no-deal exit from the EU. The consultation document proposes […]
HUHY – “Help Us, Help You”
NHS winter pressures campaigns promote appropriate self-care & illnesss prevention measures and provide signposting & guidance on prudent use of […]
Tapering Opioids – Tips from the I-WOTCH team
The BMJ has published a paper on tapering opioids from the team responsible for the I-WOTCH study and their collaborators. […]
Sinemet Supply Issues – MSD Statement
MSD have notified UK healthcare professionals about delays in the production and supply of some SINEMET ® products. MSD anticipate intermittent […]