New insights into NHS prescribing for care home patients aged 65 and over released
NHSBSA data on prescribing for care home residents aged 65 and over, by area.
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NHSBSA prescription data advances anaphylaxis research
NHSBSA prescription data reveal underdosing of adrenaline auto-injectors.
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) in primary care for weight management: information on wraparound care
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight management: patients must receive structured wraparound care alongside prescribing.
Use of Free Supply prescriber endorsement for TB treatment supplied via NHS prescription
From 1 December 2025 the Free Supply (FS) endorsement covers TB medicines, so they are free of charge on NHS prescription.
National patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy
National Patient Safety Alert: penicillin allergy wrongly recorded as penicillamine allergy in prescribing systems.
Diabetic eye screening and GLP-1/GIP agonists
Inclisiran (Leqvio): continued access and £60 reimbursement
New reports showcase impact of Health Innovation Network Polypharmacy Programme and Polypharmacy Shared Learning Network
Health Innovation Network polypharmacy programme reports on stopping inappropriate medicines.
Pragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty
BGS, RCGP and RPS guidance on pragmatic prescribing for older people with frailty.
Reminder: MHRA action required from dermatology services who prescribe isotretinoin by 16 November 2025
MHRA action for services that prescribe isotretinoin, by 16 November 2025.