9 June 2026
Palliative Care Formulary
This update contains 3 revised monographs and 1 deleted monograph….

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Palliative Care Formulary (PCF) provides unrivalled and expert drug information for health professionals when caring for adult patients facing progressive life-limiting diseases.
Rigorously researched information grounded in clinical practice tailored for use in palliative and hospice care settings. This trusted source goes beyond standard references, providing health professionals with in-depth, practical guidance on drugs and treatment regimens to help improve quality of life.
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Health professionals are encouraged to submit a clinical practice report for continuous subcutaneous use via a syringe in palliative care, for inclusion in Drug Compatibility Checker.
9 June 2026
This update contains 3 revised monographs and 1 deleted monograph….
9 June 2026
This update contains 3 revised monographs and 1 deleted monograph.
The following monographs have been fully revised: Cellulitis in lymphoedema (now incorporates the Quick Clinical Guide); Depot corticosteroid injections.
The following monograph has been partially revised: Emollients.
The following monograph has been deleted: Quick Clinical Guide: Cellulitis in Lymphoedema.
13 May 2026
The following monographs have been partially updated: Antibacterials in palliative…
13 May 2026
The following monographs have been partially updated: Antibacterials in palliative care; Metronidazole; Variability in response to drugs.
14 April 2026
This update contains 2 revised monographs. The following monographs have…
14 April 2026
This update contains 2 revised monographs.
The following monographs have been partially updated: Ketamine; Proton pump inhibitors.
10 March 2026
This update contains 4 revised monographs. The following monographs have…
10 March 2026
This update contains 4 revised monographs.
The following monographs have been partially updated: Appendix 2:
Opioid dose conversion ratios; Appendix 3: Compatibility charts 12, 13 and
14 fully updated, Fentanyl; Strong opioids.
10 February 2026
This update contains 1 new monograph and 1 revised monograph….
10 February 2026
This update contains 1 new monograph and 1 revised monograph.
The following monograph is new: Vitamin B12 substances.
The following monograph has been fully revised: Drugs for hyperkalaemia
(formerly Potassium).
13 January 2026
This update contains 1 new monograph and 3 revised monographs….
13 January 2026
This update contains 1 new monograph and 3 revised monographs.
The following monograph is new: Dexmedetomidine.
The following monographs have been partially updated: Appendix 3:
Compatibility charts 10 and 11 fully updated, Clonidine, Mirtazapine.
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