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The use of Phenobarbital for refractory agitation in the imminently dying

Date: 24 November 2026
Starts: 14:00 BST (13:00 UTC, 09:00 EST)
Duration: 30 minutes

Using phenobarbital for refractory agitation in adults who are imminently dying presents unique challenges. In addition, there has been a change in practice in this area. Join us for an expert-led webinar to explore the complexities of prescribing, especially in different care settings. We will guide you through the rationale for the practice change and the evidence surrounding this with a focus on patient safety and patient centred care.

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Learning outcomes:

  • Review the place of phenobarbital in therapy and the latest evidence for the use of phenobarbital for refractory agitation in adults who are imminently dying.
  • Learn about the novel pharmacokinetics of phenobarbital and the impact on prescribing.
  • Understand the changes in prescribing practice.
  • Explore how prescribing regimens may vary depending on the care setting, resources available, and familiarity of administration routes.
  • Find out how to navigate to the latest information for phenobarbital on MedicinesComplete.

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Lucy from SalesLucy Owen
Account Manager, Pharmaceutical Press

Speakers:

Paul HowardPaul Howard
Editor-in-Chief Palliative Care Formulary; Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Isle of Wight, Mountbatten Hospice and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, UK

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