See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist at SPS presents, a summary of the resources published by SPS between 31st January and 6th February.

To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter

Quick links to highlighted resources:

SMRs in problematic polypharmacy

Recordings of case-based discussions about structured medication reviews (SMRs) in problematic polypharmacy, each focussing on a different condition. https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/smrs-in-problematic-polypharmacy-case-based-discussions/

Polypharmacy explainer videos

These animated videos explain the 7 steps of structured medication review, using a person-centred approach to managing polypharmacy

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/polypharmacy-and-structured-medication-review-explainer-videos/

Using antihistamines during breastfeeding

Cetirizine and loratadine are preferred antihistamines when breastfeeding full-term, healthy infants. Chlorphenamine is the preferred sedating antihistamine.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-antihistamines-during-breastfeeding/

Aflibercept biosimilar update

Aflibercept 2mg biosimilars for use in ophthalmology are available for NHS use. We offer general information and implementation advice.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-aflibercept-2mg-biosimilar/

New Medicines News

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/new-medicines-news/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/

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