Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

• MHRA: Aripiprazole (Abilify and generic brands): risk of pathological gambling
• MHRA: Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin, cyanocobalamin): advise patients with known cobalt allergy to be vigilant for sensitivity reactions
• Improving the safe use of denosumab (Prolia) in care homes
• Formulary status change of fentanyl patches to amber (specialist recommendation only) for chronic non-cancer pain
• DHSC: Flu season declared
• Acne vulgaris: management - updated guidance (NG198)
• SPS: Deprescribing of antidepressants for depression and anxiety
• New Legislation to allow paramedic independent prescribers to prescribe certain controlled drugs.
• Community Pharmacy England: Briefing for local medical committees and general practices on the Pharmacy First service

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• https://cpsc.org.uk/download_file/view/4346/2992