Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

1. National Patient Safety Alert : Shortage of methylphenidate prolonged-release capsules and tablets, lisdexamfetamine capsules, and guanfacine prolonged-release tablets.
2. MMR vaccination (live) and immunodeficiency
3. Antidepressant prescribing: Risk of suicidal behaviours
4. MHRA: Statins: very infrequent reports of myasthenia gravis
5. MHRA: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: suicidal thoughts and behaviour
6. NHSE Urgent update: national procurement for direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs)
7. National Falls Prevention Coordination Group: Medicines and Falls
8. NHSE: items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: policy guidance updated Aug 2023
9. Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management: Updated guidance (NG50)
10. Otitis media with effusion in under 12s - guidance (NG233)
11. HIOW ICB : Prescribing Savings Plan Resources
12. AHSN Network: Resources to support patients having a structured medication review

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/download_file/view/4212/2893