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| We have had reports that GPs have been asked by their patients to supply an ampoule of diamorphine for pregnant women to have in the home delivery box "just in case". Please don't do this. This article explains more | ||
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Don't do it! This article explains why not (and if you do what you must do to demonstrate Good Medical Practice) | ||
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| Several of our constituents who live in areas popular with holiday makers are wondering what to do when temporary patients request all their normal medication from them. | ||
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Prescribed doses of low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) for the treatment of a thromboembolic event are dependent on the weight of the patient and renal function. Underdosing has an increased risk of a further thromboembolic event, while overdosing can increase the risk of bleeding.
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| Are you under pressure to prescribe weekly and not sure whether you should? This article will help you decide. | ||
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| What do you do if a pharmacist requests 4 x seven day prescriptions in order to run a nomad or blister pack for your patient? How do you decide what to do? This article explains in detail why it is rarely the right thing to do | ||
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| It is the responsibility of the clinician ordering the test to assess the patient's suitability for the investigation and the prepartation required. It is also their responsibility to issue written information to the patient about these preps. This article explains more | ||
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| This article contains the original guidance onimplementation of batch prescribing | ||
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| What do you do with a prescription request for several months worth of drugs for a patient going abroad? This article guides you through what you need to consider before issuning a prescription | ||
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| The NPSA Alert reminds of us our responsibility we have when prescribing warfarin. This articel goes into further details and links direct to the guidance. | ||
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