Patient case studies
Use our patient case studies, covering a wide range of everyday clinical scenarios, to learn how essential knowledge on MedicinesComplete supports decision-making at the point of need.
September 2025
Safe and effective prescribing of strong opioids for advanced cancer pain
Learn how treatment guidance from Palliative Care Formulary (PCF) can support health professionals to manage cancer pain using…
July 2025
Determining the best treatment options for children and adolescents with depression
Learn how to determine the best treatment options for a teenage patient suffering with depression using BNF for…
July 2025
Treating a patient with an animal bite
Learn how to determine the best treatment options for a child with an animal bite using BNF for…
February 2025
How MedicinesComplete supports FDA compliance
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January 2024
Managing antidepressants during pregnancy
Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a patient on antidepressants during pregnancy
January 2024
Managing the metabolic adverse effects of antipsychotics
Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a patient stopping and switching antipsychotics.
October 2023
Managing a patient in respiratory arrest
Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient in respiratory arrest.
March 2023
Effective adverse drug reaction management
A prescribing health professional is supported in confidently making effective clinical decisions when managing the adverse reactions experienced…
March 2023
Guidance for patient with septic shock
Guidance to support the multidisciplinary team manage a critically ill patient with septic shock.
April 2025
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…
March 2023
Prescribing for neuropathic pain
Learn how treatment guidance from the latest edition of Palliative Care Formulary can support health professionals to manage…
March 2023
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…
March 2022
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…
February 2022
Supporting a patient with hyperthyroidism
Learn how you can support a patient with hyperthyroidism using Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc) and British National Formulary (BNF)…
December 2021
Monitoring guidance in severe hypertension
Learn how to monitor a patient with severe hypertension in a hospital setting, using practical monitoring information on…
March 2021
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…
September 2019
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…