John Oliver, a Quality Assurance Specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 26th April and 2nd May.

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:

Mesalazine monitoring guidance

Medicines monitoring page update

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/monitorings/mesalazine-monitoring/

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/choosing-an-antidepressant-for-people-with-coronary-heart-disease/

Considerations for artificial saliva products in dentistry

Artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia) vary in formulation. We advise on pharmaceutical considerations and prescribing or supplying in dentistry.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/considerations-for-artificial-saliva-products-in-dentistry/

Prescribing specific artificial saliva products in dentistry

There are many artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia). We summarise eligibility for dental prescribing and key pharmaceutical considerations.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-specific-artificial-saliva-products-in-dentistry/

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions and National Protocols

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/retaining-legal-mechanism-documentation/

Managing PGDs following organisational change

Advice on the management of PGDs when organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider to ensure safe care and good governance

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-pgds-following-organisational-change/

Developing insulin safety across a system

Strategies, signposting and initiatives to support safer use of insulin.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/developing-insulin-safety-across-a-system/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

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

Podcast description:

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