The British National Formulary: past, present and future
Since it was first published in 1949, the British National Formulary (BNF) has been the lead authority on the selection and use of medicines for health professionals in the UK. Here, Joy Ogden discusses how the BNF has evolved, from its first inception to the modern age of digital publishing. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - December 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joy Ogden Tags: Analysis Source Type: research
Diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis in children
This article discusses the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis in children and the management options that can be tried, including allergen avoidance, pharmacological therapies and allergen immunotherapy. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - December 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lizanne Noronha, Adam Fox, George Du Toit, Gideon Lack Tags: Prescribing in children Source Type: research
The UK's phobia of allergen immunotherapy
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Source: Prescriber - December 1, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Felix David Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Straining to communicate
David Delvin recounts the benefits and pitfalls of resorting to mime when trying to communicate your embarrassing medical needs in a foreign country. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: David Delvin Tags: Postscript Source Type: research
Sarilumab: a new IL ‐6 receptor blocker for rheumatoid arthritis
This article examines its indications, efficacy and adverse effects. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: New Product Source Type: research
Communication in the age of digital healthcare
The surge of technology across healthcare is washing away labour‐intensive practices and promises a cleaner, smarter future for GPs and prescribers. However, concern is growing that traditional lines of clinical communication could be drowned out by the race for progress across a troubled NHS. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Danny Buckland Tags: Analysis Source Type: research
DPP ‐4/SGLT2 inhibitor combined therapy for type 2 diabetes
This article discusses their clinical trial efficacy, adverse effects and place in therapy. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Therapy Review Source Type: research
Update of the FSRH guideline on emergency contraception
This article provides an overview of the new guideline and its key recommendations. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research
Treatment options for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea
This article describes the distinguishing features of primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea and discusses the main treatment options for women presenting in primary care. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dimitrios Mavrelos, Ertan Saridogan Tags: Prescribing in Practice Source Type: research
37th Primary Care Update
The 37th Primary Care Update was held at the Royal Society of Medicine in September, informing healthcare professionals on the current UK management of hayfever and inflammatory bowel disease, and the challenge of an ageing population in drug and alcohol detox services. Felix David reports on some of the conference highlights. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - November 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Felix David Tags: News Feature Source Type: research
Apps in primary care – dawn of the docbot?
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Source: Prescriber - November 1, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rob Munro Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The birth control patrol
Dr Delvin recalls a sure‐fire way of making yourself unwelcome as a doctor back in the early 1980s – by taking on home visits as a member of the domiciliary family planning team. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - October 23, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: David Delvin Tags: Postscript Source Type: research
Eluxadoline: a treatment for IBS with diarrhoea in adults
This article examines its properties, efficacy in clinical trials and side‐effects. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - October 23, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: New Product Source Type: research
Do we need guidance on prescribing low ‐value medicines?
NHS England and NHS Clinical Commissioners have been consulting on proposed new guidance for CCGs on items that should not routinely be prescribed in primary care owing to their “low clinical value”. The aim is to address unwarranted variation in prescribing and reduce NHS expenditure, but what will be the impact on patients and how do healthcare professionals feel about the plans? (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - October 23, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Angela Dowden Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research
Old drug, new tricks: realising the potential of repurposing
Drug repurposing has the potential to bring much‐needed new treatments to the market quickly. However, despite many promising candidates, this approach is still underused, with funding and regulatory problems often impeding the development process. (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - October 23, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mark Greener Tags: Research Source Type: research
