Selected items from the News and Latest Additions sections of www.palliativedrugs.com, the world’s leading palliative care website.
Drug updates
Study published on the impact of co-proxamol withdrawal
A time series study on the impact of co-proxamol withdrawal on prescribing and deaths in the UKhas been published. The study concludes that during the 6 years following the withdrawal of co-proxamol in the UK, there was a reduction in poisoning deaths involving this drug, without apparent significant increase in deaths involving other analgesics. For more information click here.
Cyclizine injection from Martindale recalled
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd UKis recalling all remaining unexpired ampoules of cyclizine lactate injection 50mg/mL, as a precautionary measure. The recall is due to a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) concern at a third-party supplier and their own site. It is likely that very little stock remains but the company wishes to minimize any potential patient risk.Recipients are requested to return any remaining stock to their normal supplier for credit. For more information click here.
Biotène Oralbalance gel supply problem
There is aUKsupply problem with Biotène Oralbalance saliva replacement gel (GSK), this is due to a manufacturing problem at one of the companies owned by GSK. The product is out of stock and currently there is no information on when this is likely to be resolved. An alternative similar product is BioXtra salivia replacement gel (RIS Products). The Biotène Oralbalance mouth moisturizing liquid has previously been discontinued.
Latest additions
Die zweite Ausgabe des APM Newsletter ist fertig.
The second issue of APM Newsletter for German-speaking users of www.palliativedrugs.com is available.
Die zweite Ausgabe des APM Newsletter ist fertig. Über die aktuelle Ausgaben des Newsletters wird Sie das Bulletin Board informieren.
PCF monographs updated
The following Palliative Care Formulary (PCF) monographs have been updated and added to the formulary section of the www.palliativedrugs.com website. The following versions supersede the printed PCF4 book versions:
Propofol (updated April 2012)
Danazol (updated May 2012)
Metronidazole (updated May 2012)
Progestogens (updated May 2012)
Helicobacter pylori gastritis (updated May 2012).
Prepared by Sarah Charlesworth and Andrew Wilcock