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

Reminder – different potencies of topical corticosteroids

There have been recent supply problems with Betnovate cream and ointment, including the RD preparation; this may mean that it is necessary to prescribe an alternative product / formulation.

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 […]

Prescribing newsletter March 2014

Prescribing newsletter March 2014 Pharmacy Management National Forum 7th May My Medicines My Health green medicine bags March 2014 BNFs […]