Oral 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 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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Read MoreClick Here for Resource The RECOVERY trial in COVID-19 has provided initial results of the dexamethasone arm https://www.recoverytrial.net/files/recovery_dexamethasone_statement_160620_final.pdf Dexamethasone 6 mg once per day...
Read MoreClick Here for the Guidance General advice for managing diabetes during intercurrent illnessSADMAN rules: drugs that should be temporarily stopped in conditions that could lead to complicationsSigns of diabetic...
Read MoreGive feedback and obtain a certificate of attendance for appraisal Dr Gary Benson Dr Gary Benson, Consultant Haematologist Belfast Trust Louise Sands GPNI / NIMDTA / QUB / Sessional GP Presentation Resources British Society for...
Read MoreOral Vitamin B12 Replacement for the Treatment of Pernicious Anaemia Many patients with pernicious anaemia are treated with lifelong intramuscular (IM) vitamin B12 replacement, the objective of this review is to provide an...
Read MoreBritish Society for Haematology (BSH) guidance on Vitamin B12 replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic Non-dietary vitamin B12 deficiency (e.g. pernicious anaemia, prior gastrectomy, bariatric surgery, achlorhydria, pancreatic...
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