Naming of medicines, part one – introduction
In his poem The Naming of Cats, T.S. Eliot asserts that cats have three names: The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter, It isn’t just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I’m as mad [...]
Medical supplies-MHRA regulations and guidance on e-cigarettes
In April 2017, the Tobacco Products Directive came into force. Since this date the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has been responsible for devices used to inhale nicotine [...]
Royal College of Psychiatrists – position statement on antidepressants and depression
In April, the Royal College of Psychiatrists issued a position statement on the use of antidepressants. It contained a number of recommendations about the treatment of depression. These are [...]
Rapid tranquillisation guidelines – New BAP and NAPICU joint guidelines on the clinical management of acute disturbance
The British Association of Psychopharmacology (BAP) and the National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care and Low Secure Units (NAPICU) issued their joint guidance on the clinical management [...]
Drug administration in dysphagia
If a person develops swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), administration of medicines can become problematic, with issues ranging from trouble swallowing liquids, to a complete inability to take [...]
