Prescribing Newsletter
TARGET Antibiotics Toolkit newsletter
The TARGET newsletter from PHE contains information on the TARGET toolkit, audits, patient information leaflets and national antibiotic prescribing guidance.
Controlled Drugs: Learning from Incidents October 2015
NECS supports the NHS England Area Team Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer in ensuring the safe management and use of controlled drugs within the North East & Cumbria region. Based on the commonly reported incidents and the lessons learned, we aim to share good practice across the region.
Prescribing newsletter August 2015
Prescribing newsletter August 2015 Urinary tract infection: management in elderly patients PresQIPP Acute coronary syndrome: ezetimibe added to simvastatin (IMPROVE-IT […]
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 […]
Prescribing newsletter April 2015
New MicroGuide antibiotic smartphone app, drugs and driving, oxycodone liquid prescribing on EMIS alert, repeat dispensing, Pharmacy Management National Forum
Prescribing newsletter December 2014
Keep Calm winter campaign | Pharmacy Emergency Repeat Medication Supply Service (PERMSS) | Advice for prescribers on the risk of misuse of pregabalin and gabapentin | Call for pharmacy teams for support drug drive campaign | Morphine 10mg/1ml supply problems
Prescribing newsletter October 2014
Public Health England antibiotics report | Antibiotics campaign | NECS and CPPE conference | Prescription security | Sildenafil prescribing restrictions | Changes to BNF online |
Prescribing newsletter August 2014
NTAG decisions rivaroxaban for acute coronary syndromes, dapoxetine for premature ejaculation | High dose vitamin and mineral supplements for prevention of AMD | Blood glucose testing strips safety alert | Further evidence on the risk of pneumonia with inhaled fluticasone or budesonide for COPD | Guidance for healthcare professionals on drug driving | High dose ibuprofen
Prescribing newsletter June 2014
Prescribing newsletter June 2014 LMWH in high risk pregnancies New MHRA advice for domperidone Safety reminder – increased risk of […]