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February 5th 2024

Resources to support valproate dispensing

New safety and education materials The MHRA has published a range of resources to support safe prescribing and dispensing of valproate products. Materials are all available on the MHRA website and include: Pharmacy poster -

January 15th 2024

MHRA issues male valproate patient safety advice

Increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the children they father Male patients taking valproate who are planning a family in the next year should talk to their healthcare professional about their treatment. The precautionary measure follo

December 14th 2023

Flu antivirals can now be reimbursed

Endorse prescriptions SLS The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that due to increasing flu levels in the community, antiviral medicines (oseltamivir and zanamivir) can now be prescribed for the prophylaxis and treatment

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December 11th 2023

Scottish GPs asked to support OTC vitamin D purchases

Care homes encouraged to supply low dose vitamin D Scottish GPs are asked to support care homes to purchase vitamin D supplements for residents, rather than fulfil prescription requests. New guidance on vitamin D supplementation encourages care ho

October 27th 2023

Time to improve the management of cardiorenal disease in primary care

DDA 2023 conference looks at optimising cardiorenal disease management Using the dapagliflozin patient identification resource can help practices take a systematic, consistent and efficient approach to identify patients who may be considered for dap

October 17th 2023

MDS assessment form published

New resource for DDA members The DDA has added an MDS assessment and consent form to its feature, When and how to use MDS. This has been added to the online Clinical News & Features Archives, available to DDA members.

August 16th 2023

DHSC publishes updated antimicrobial stewardship guidance

Toolkit contains resources for patients The DHSC framework for antimicrobial stewardship has been updated. Recommended for use in primary care is the Treat Antibiotics Responsibly, Guidance, Education and Tools (TARGET) toolkit, which inc