Classified sections on foods for special diets and nutritional supplements for metabolic diseases are also included.

This is particularly useful where occasionally, due to differences in therapeutic use, the drug monograph may not directly follow the drug class monograph (e. A number of bodies make drafts or pre-publication copies of the guidelines available to the BNF; it is therefore possible to ensure that a consistent message is disseminated. Haldol ®): reminder of risks when used in elderly patients for the acute treatment of delirium [MHRA/CHM advice]. Polyoxyl castor oils, used as vehicles in intravenous injections, have been associated with severe anaphylactoid reactions.Cordarone X ®): reminder of risks of treatment and need for patient monitoring and supervision [MHRA/CHM advice].

Use of this resource throughout the health service helps to ensure that medicines are used safely, effectively, and appropriately. East Smithfield, London E1W 1AW, UK Copyright © BMJ Group and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain 2022. When prescriptions are to be signed by general practitioner registrars, assistants, locums, or deputising doctors, the name of the doctor printed at the bottom of the form must still be that of the responsible principal.Cautionary and advisory labels that pharmacists are recommended to add when dispensing are included in the medicinal forms section. Grade A: High strength NICE-accredited guidelines; or other guidelines, assessed using AGREE II, that meet the grade A threshold; or at least one meta-analysis, systematic review, or RCT rated as 1++, and directly applicable to the target population; or a body of evidence consisting principally of studies rated as 1+, directly applicable to the target population, and demonstrating overall consistency of results. This does not apply to items directed to be used as required—if the dose and frequency are not given then the quantity to be supplied needs to be stated. The BNF routinely processes guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG), the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).

Now, all of the information for the systemic use of a drug is contained within one monograph, so codeine phosphate p. This offence is an addition to the existing rules on drug impaired driving and fitness to drive, and applies to two groups of drugs—commonly abused drugs, including amfetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and ketamine p. In earlier editions, the BNF only included excipients and electrolyte information for proprietary medicines. Non-proprietary titles Where non-proprietary (‘generic’) titles are given, they should be used in prescribing. Subscribe now for instant access to essential resources at a reduced rate subscription to MedicinesComplete.

Dental Advisory Group The Dental Advisory Group oversees the preparation of advice on the drug management of dental and oral conditions; the group includes representatives from the British Dental Association and a representative from the UK Health Departments.

Health and safety When handling chemical or biological materials particular attention should be given to the possibility of allergy, fire, explosion, radiation, or poisoning.Drugs and driving Prescribers and other healthcare professionals should advise patients if treatment is likely to affect their ability to perform skilled tasks (e. FormularyComplete enables you to create and manage your own local formulary online, built on BNF and BNF for Children advice. Recommendations from summaries of product characteristics Recommendations from summaries of product characteristics (SPCs) and other product literature are either preceded by “manufacturer advises” or have the symbol M (manufacturer information) displayed next to the recommendation within the text. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers.