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Adult Pain Management Guidance - NHS Dorset CCG
www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk• Offer non-pharmacological treatments alongside education, explanation and reassurance • Effervescent preparations should be reserved for patients who cannot swallow. Use with care as these have high sodium content • If for OA of hand or knee, consider topical NSAID initially (as per NIE G177) such as Ibuprofen 5% gel
Criteria Based Access Protocol - NHS Dorset CCG
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In Focus: DAMN Drugs - NHS Dorset CCG
www.dorsetccg.nhs.ukThe polypharmacy working group have been reviewing the Polypharmacy indicators available on ePACT2. As a CCG we are an outlier on the following indicator associated with kidney injury: prostaglandin the afferent arteriole and may increase the Percentage of patients prescribed an NSAID and one or more other unique medicines likely to
THE MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS IN ADULTS
www.dorsetccg.nhs.ukTar based preparations e.g. Polytar (plus) ® or Capasal ® shampoo are useful when scale is present - massage into the scalp for five minutes to allow the shampoo to penetrate the scale and then wash out Some patients are not keen on the smell of tar based preparations and may wish to try an alternative such as Dermax ® shampoo
QTc Prolongation: Guidance for Mental Health Prescribers
www.dorsetccg.nhs.uket, Aftab A, Coverdale J. J Psychiatr Pract. 2014 May;20(3):196-206 Written By Mental health and cardiology working groups Spring 2019 Approved By Dorset Medicines Advisory Group July 2019 Date of next review July 2021 or before, in light of new evidence or information.
Delaying menstruation during holidays. - NHS Dorset CCG
www.dorsetccg.nhs.ukreduce heavy menstrual bleeding. Dr Sarah Grey (personal communication) recommends 20mg medroxyprogesterone to be taken daily, starting 3 days before the expected onset of menses. However, (MPA) is not licensed for this use and the prescriber should follow the rules of off label prescribing. References
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS LABA/ICS COMBINATION
www.dorsetccg.nhs.ukINHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS LABA/ICS COMBINATION Corticosteroid Type Trade name Low dose Medium dose High dose Trade name and components Low dose Medium dose High dose Beclometasone MDI Qvar MDI Autohaler Easibreathe 50 2bd £4.72 £4.72 £4.64 100 2bd £10.33 £10.33 £10.17 100 4bd £20.66 £20.66 £20.34 ...
Emollient comparison chart - NHS Dorset CCG
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The management of hypomagnesaemia in primary care
www.dorsetccg.nhs.ukThe management of hypomagnesaemia in primary care Magnesium is a cofactor in enzyme systems involving energy metabolism and protein and nucleic acid synthesis. It also plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, important to nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm.
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IBUPROFEN 200MG TABLETS
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Patient Information Leaflet
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Head injury leaflet
www.oxfordshireccg.nhs.ukThis leaflet is to help you to care for a child who has a bump ... circumstances of the individual patient in consultation with the patient and / or carer. ... • Do not leave them alone in the first 24hrs • Give your child liquid Paracetamol or Ibuprofen if they are in pain but please always read and follow the instructions on the medicine ...
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Oxford University Hospitals Ankle sprain advice
www.ouh.nhs.ukmoving around. Paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective painkillers if they are taken regularly. They can be taken at the same time. We do not routinely prescribe or dispense these painkillers, as they can be cheaply purchased over the counter at chemists and most supermarkets. Please read the instructions on the packets carefully for the