The Latest Prescribing Newsletter from Frimley ICB
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Thursday 3rd April 2025
For Pharmacies in North East Hampshire

The latest prescribing newsletter contains information on the following:
- ADHD shared care protocols
- The mechanics of tackling overprescribing and problematic polypharmacy
- NHS Frimley medicines waste campaign
- Continence products service in East Berkshire
- New and updated NHS Frimley MO documents and formulary changes
- How to record Over the Counter (OTC) medication in EMIS web
- Low volume/ Compact Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS)
- Resource® ThickenUp® Clear – change in presentation
- Eszopiclone for treating insomnia
- Frimley ICB Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) lessons and feedback
- NPSA alert- discontinuation of PromixinTM
- MHRA Alerts
- Prolonged-release opioids: Removal of indication for relief of post-operative pain
- New monthly safety bulletin and redesigned safety alerts
- Medication not given: anticoagulation before and after a procedure
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