19/10/2012
The MHRA Drug Safety Update (August 2012) highlights changes to the prescribing information for
simvastatin regarding interactions that can increase the risk of myopathy and or rhabdomyolysis.
20/08/2012
Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine (Zostavax®) is a live attenuated vaccine licensed for prevention of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years and over. Although it has been added to the drug tariff it is currently not included in the national immunisation programme.
21/06/2012
Guidance on vitamin D has been produced.
07/05/2012
The Supply of oxygen for patients in the community is changing across Scotland in 2012. These new arrangements will result in all oxygen supplies being provided from a central source rather than community pharmacies.
14/12/2011
Letters were sent to healthcare professionals in October and December 2011 to inform of new important safety information and advice in relation to citalopram and escitalopram.
08/11/2011
Healthcare Improvement Scotland have issued a consensus statement on the safe and effective use of dabigatran etexilate.