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British National Formulary

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Hospital & healthcare users

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Patient case studies

Supporting a patient with hyperthyroidism

Learn how you can support a patient with hyperthyroidism using Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc) and British National Formulary (BNF) through MedicinesComplete.

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Palliative Care support for the treatment of a patient with metastatic breast cancer

Accessing palliative care treatment guidance to manage the symptoms and common side effects of a patient with metastatic breast cancer.

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Palliative care support for prescribing in end-stage liver disease

Learn how treatment guidance from the Palliative Care Formulary is used by health professionals to treat and manage the symptoms and common side effects of a patient with hepatic impairment.

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Monitoring guidance in severe hypertension

Learn how to monitor a patient with severe hypertension in a hospital setting, using practical monitoring information on Drug Monitoring Checker through MedicinesComplete.

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Monitoring guidance for a patient with atrial fibrillation

Learn how to monitor a patient with atrial fibrillation in a GP setting, using practical monitoring information on Drug Monitoring Checker through MedicinesComplete.

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Essential Y-Site and solution compatibility guidance to support confident decision-making

Learn how health professionals can leverage the comprehensive capabilities of Drug Compatibility Checker, along with other knowledge products from MedicinesComplete, to confidently treat their patients using essential Y-Site and solution compatibility guidance.

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Prescribing for neuropathic pain

Learn how treatment guidance from the latest edition of Palliative Care Formulary can support health professionals to manage cancer-related neuropathic pain.

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Treating a patient with an acute gout attack

Learn how to determine the best treatment options for a patient suffering an acute gout attack using knowledge products and tools through MedicinesComplete.

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Guidance for patient with septic shock

Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient with septic shock.

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Effective adverse drug reaction management

A prescribing health professional is supported in confidently making effective clinical decisions when managing the adverse reactions experienced by a patient taking medication to treat a urinary tract infection.

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Managing a patient in respiratory arrest

Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient in respiratory arrest.

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Treating a patient with an acute gout attack

Learn how to determine the best treatment options for a patient suffering an acute gout attack using knowledge products and tools through MedicinesComplete.

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Guidance for patient with septic shock

Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient with septic shock.

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Effective adverse drug reaction management

A prescribing health professional is supported in confidently making effective clinical decisions when managing the adverse reactions experienced by a patient taking medication to treat a urinary tract infection.

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Managing a patient in respiratory arrest

Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient in respiratory arrest.

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Whitepapers

Micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) status of the UK population and implications for supplementation

Learn about the role and importance of micronutrients including evidence into shortfalls and supplementation.

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Vitamin D: Is it part of the toolbox for COVID-19?

Authored by Dr Pamela Mason, editor of Dietary Supplements, this new complimentary whitepaper highlights the role of vitamin D in immune function and explores if vitamin D can support the treatment of COVID-19.

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Essential knowledge: Reviewing MedicinesComplete’s key updates of 2025 to support patient safety

In 2025, the volume and complexity of medicines information continued to surge. Our editorial team at Pharmaceutical Press has continued to focus on delivering timely, trusted, and independent guidance.

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BNF for Children: Supporting safe and effective use of medicines in children

Watch this webinar to learn how BNF for Children (BNFC) supports health professionals prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines safely and effectively for preterm neonates through to adolescents.

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Patient safety: Safe drug administration

As patient care is growing more complex, having access to reliable, evidence-based information is fundamental. MedicinesComplete is essential for all health professionals, providing trusted drug information in one place. 

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Articles

Have you read all the articles we published on patient safety in 2025?

From adverse drug reaction reporting to the adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics, we created 22 articles on a wide range of topics, all of which demonstrate the value of accessing MedicinesComplete at the point of need.

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Pharmacokinetic interactions and pharmacodynamic interactions

In this article the Stockley’s Drug Interactions expert editorial team give a brief overview of the different mechanisms by which drug interactions, including drug-drug interactions, drug-herb interactions, and drug-food interactions, occur.

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Adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics

In this article, we will explain the differences between atypical and typical antipsychotic medication and outline the potential AEs of atypical antipsychotics. We will also look at the importance of individualised treatment selection and monitoring for side effects.

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