| Drug
safety advice |
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•
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Antipsychotics:
risk of venous thromboembolic events |
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•
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Chloral
hydrate (Welldorm) and Triclofos: not first-line options for insomnia |
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•
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Oral
salicylate gels: not for use in those younger than age 16 years |
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•
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Topical
ketoprofen: reminder on risk of photosensitivity reactions |
| Yellow
Card scheme update |
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•
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The
Black Triangle Scheme |
|
Hot
topic
|
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•
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Counterfeit
medicines: patient guidance for distribution via pharmacies |
| Stop
Press |
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•
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Clopidogrel
and proton pump inhibitors: possible interaction |
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•
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Erlotinib:
new safety information |
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•
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Counterfeit
insulin pen Novofine needles: vigilance needed for lot number 08J02S |
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•
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Prescription
of blood lancet devices: hepatitis risk from incorrect use |
| Other
information from the MHRA |
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•
|
Patient
Information Leaflet of the month: Skelid for Paget’s disease |
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•
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Medical
devices: practice guidance |
