Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

1. HRA: Hyoscine hydrobromide patches (Scopoderm 1.5mg Patch or Scopoderm TTS Patch): risk of anticholinergic side effects, including hyperthermia
2. DHSC National Patient Safety Alert - Shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists
3. EMA statement on ongoing review of GLP-1 receptor agonists
4. MHRA : Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs): new guidance and resources for safe use
5. Reminder to check for incorrect “penicillamine allergy” coding on clinical systems
6. National Patient Safety Alert: Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
7. Treatment of social anxiety disorder: Children and young people
8. Stoma and Wound Formularies now hosted on ICB website
9. Wessex LMC: Care of Transgender and Non-Binary Patients in Primary Care
10. SPS: Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties
11. NHSE: New NHS campaign to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with a learning disability
12. Obesity: identification, assessment and management- updated guidance (CG189)

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• Bulletin 86