Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 12th July 2024

Issue 103 Provided by Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

  • MHRA drug safety update: Topiramate (Topamax): introduction of new safety measures, including a Pregnancy Prevention Programme
  • Clozapine resources on SPS website
  • MHRA drug safety update: Warfarin: be alert to the risk of drug interactions with tramadol
  • World Health Organization (WHO) issues warning on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment and weight loss
  • QIVr flu vaccine not available for 2024/25 flu vaccine programme
  • UK HSA Guidance
  • Wessex Adult, Adolescent & Paediatric Asthma Guidelines
  • Formulary updates
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) guidelines
  • Rimegepant prescribing guidelines
  • Interim update - Melatonin Shared Care Guideline (SCG)
  • Medicines Shortages on ICB website page

Download the bulletin here for more information and links: