Eastern Covid Centre Rota SE Centres have been working to allow Covid shifts to be booked using an online system. Lisburn and Down OOHs shifts will be the first to go live. Other areas will follow in due course. In hours shifts...
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Read MoreUPDATED DESTINATION PROTOCOL FOR PRESUMED COVID-19 PATIENTS NIAS has agreed a protocol with local hospital trusts who are implementing plans whereby patients who meet the diagnostic criteria listed and who require hospital...
Read MoreOral vitamin B12 – what are the prescribing considerations and what formulations are available? This Medicines Q&A outlines what oral vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) preparations are available and associated prescribing...
Read MoreClick here for Resource As you are aware, invitations for the Cervical Screening Programme were paused by the Department of Health (DOH) in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PHA has been advised to plan for...
Read MoreMISUSE OF HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE (BUSCOPAN) The aim of this letter is to raise awareness of the misuse potential of hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan). Buscopan is an anticholinergic licensed for the relief of spasm of the...
Read MoreCOMMUNITY PHARMACY EMERGENCY SUPPLY DURING A PANDEMIC SERVICE – INFORMATION SHEET The Community Pharmacy Emergency Supply Service has been in operation for approximately 8 weeks. Community Pharmacists, General Practice...
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