Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

This bulletin is predominantly aimed at GP surgeries, but the information is useful to know.

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

• National Patient Safety Alert: Harm from incorrect recording of a penicillin allergy as a penicillamine allergy
• Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and pancreatitis warning
• Prescribing the correct quantities of semaglutide and tirzepatide injections
• Medicines Supply Notification: Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches
• Prescribing of Stoma Leakage Notification Systems Position Statement
• Fluoride supplements/high fluoride toothpaste or mouthwashes formulary update
• Pylera® capsules for H.pylori eradication – New medicine added to formulary
• Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty
• Suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over: recognition, assessment, and early management – guidance (NG253)
• New strengths of Rybelsus® (oral semaglutide) are now available on prescribing systems
• Medicines shortages leaflets and posters
• Discontinuation of Levemir® Penfill® and Levemir® FlexPen
• Hydroxycarbamide monitoring for paediatric patients

Download the bulletin here for more information and links: 

• https://cpsc.org.uk/download_file/view/5452/3688