Cyclizine 50mg/mL injection supply problem in UK
16th April 2013
There is a national shortage of cyclizine 50mg/mL injection (Valoid; Amdipharm) which is expected to last into May 2013. There is no other authorized (licensed) cyclizine injection in the UK and the company does not have any stock for emergency supply.
Note there is not a supply problem with the cyclizine tablets – only the injection is affected.
SIGN lung cancer guideline for consultation
16th April 2013
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) has published a draft review of the management of lung cancer guidelines for consultation. Comments should be submitted by 13th May 2013.
NICE evidence summary of oral desmopressin
9th April 2013
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its evidence summary (ESUOM10) for the  unauthorized / off-label use of oral desmopressin for nocturia and nocturnal polyuria in men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Free access to the on-line Palliative Care Formulary in Scotland
9th April 2013
From April 2013, NHS Education for Scotland has subscribed to the on-line Palliative Care Formulary (PCF4+). The content is continually updated and represents the most current version. It is hosted on the Palliative Care Portal of the Knowledge Network website: http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/home/portals-and-topics/palliative-care.aspx
It is available free of charge to those with an NHS Education Scotland ATHENS username and password.
NICE changes its name
4th April 2013
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, has changed its name and is now known as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, still retaining the acronym NICE. This is to reflect recent changes to its role which include the integration of the National Prescribing Centre (NPC) and National Electronic Library for Medicines (NeLM) to form a joint new Medicines and Prescribing Centre.
Information previously on the NeLM has been incorporated in the NHS Evidence services section which is now provided by NICE.
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