Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

• Valproate: review by two specialists is required for initiating valproate but not for male patients already taking valproate
• Promazine prescribing errors (where promethazine intended)
• GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists: potential risk of pulmonary aspiration during general anaesthesia or deep sedation
• UKHSA Guidance: UK Access, Watch, Reserve and other classification for antibiotics
• FSRH statement: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists and oral contraception
• FSRH statement: Ulipristal acetate and breastfeeding
• Epilepsies in children, young people and adults – updated guidance (NG217)
• Gambling-related harms: identification, assessment and management (NG248)
• Overweight and obesity management (NG246)
• Tobacco: preventing update, promoting quitting and treating dependence – updated guidance (NG209)
• Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management – updated guidance (NG101)

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• https://cpsc.org.uk/download_file/view/5050/3424