Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

1. New local Hampshire and Isle of Wight COPD guidelines
2. MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
3. NICE: Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults- guidance (NG215)
4. NICE: Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management – updated guidance (NG128)
5. NICE: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults- guidance (NG217)
6. Local palliative care guidelines: Mountbatten Hospices
7. New Open Prescribing comparison data; Edoxaban
8. Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/download_file/view/3534/2473