Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

Written by AlisonFreemantle on Monday 17th July 2023

Issue 85 Provided by Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

  1. European Medicines Agency (EMA) issue healthcare professional letter to remind prescribers about restrictions on use of systemic and inhaled fluoroquinolones
  2. MHRA drug safety update: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): potential risks following prolonged use after 20 weeks of pregnancy
  3. Formulary update: Bempedoic acid
  4. Anticoagulant decision aid for non-valvular atrial fibrillation
  5. Management of GLP-1 RA shortage
  6. New Wessex Opioid resource: Why does my GP want to reduce my painkillers?
  7. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) infographic – updated
  8. Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections
  9. Decision aid to guide healthcare professional-patient discussions on sleeping pill prescriptions
  10. Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management

Download the bulletin here for more information and links: