Understanding Benzodiazepines and Breastfeeding
The Specialist Pharmacy Service has published new information about using benzodiazepines during breast feeding. Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred...
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Suspected Sepsis: New Update for NICE Guideline NG51
The updated NICE guideline NG51 covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis. It includes recommendations on recognition...
Short Periods of Diabetes Remission Linked to Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
New research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) reveals a profound link between short periods of diabetes...
Expanded Access to Antiviral Paxlovid for Severe COVID-19 Cases
In response to mounting concerns surrounding the Omicron variant, NICE has announced expanded access to Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid, benefiting...
Improving the physical health of people living with severe mental illness (SMI)
The NHS has unveiled an initiative aimed at enhancing the physical health of individuals struggling with severe mental illness (SMI)....
Commissioning framework for mental health inpatient services
In a ground-breaking move, the NHS has unveiled a comprehensive update to its commissioning framework for mental health inpatient services,...
New NHS Case studies: Physical health support services for people living with severe mental illness (SMI)
Summarising the new Physical health support services for people living with severe mental illness (SMI) case studies which illustrate the...
MHRA issues alert for valproate
Our clinical supervisor Krystle Banfield on the MHRA alert for Valproate.
Updated NICE Guideline CG185 – ‘Bipolar disorder: assessment and management’
This NICE guideline CG185 was updated recently and provides new information on Bipolar disorder: assessment and management.
New Commissioner guidance for adult mental health rehabilitation inpatient services
Released in January 2024, the Commissioner guidance has set out a framework for the provisional care of adults with complex...
Updated NICE guideline NG158 – ‘Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing’
New recommendations following a review of evidence for people with COVID-19.
Updated NICE guideline NG50 – ‘Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management’
Updated recommendations on safe prescribing and use of carvedilol and propranolol in people with cirrhosis