Source Risk Issues BNF Wherever possible the web version of the BNF should be used in preference to the printed version as it is updated monthly (including errors and clarifications). All users of the BNF should read the section . The introductory paragraphs to sections often contain important information which can be missed if users consult individual monographs only. Listed side effects may not indicate frequency of occurrence. Indications/ uses/ unlicensed uses etc sometimes reflect the views/ practice of experts and so may not be based or the same as in the SPC. For interactions check Appendix 1, the drug monograph and the drug group or section monograph. For use the BNF-C children’s doses Department of Health website The search engine does not always function well. It is often better to use Google instead. Use Advanced Search site’s and cut and paste into the a site or your search terms. box labelled “Search within domain”. Then enter Embase via NICE HDAS Years covered are less than for Medline consider the implications of this when searching for older drugs. – Remember to think laterally and try a variety of search strategies to find relevant results. Since October 2016, access to healthcare databases has migrated from the NICE NHS evidence site to the new NICE HDAS platform (). Within the HDAS site there is a welcome page which has several helpful tips on searching (). Fridge Database Only updated every 2 years manufacturing process may have been updated during this time. – Handbook on Injectable Drugs Gives information mainly on American preparations. Note that formulations may differ between the and and this can (previously known as Trissel) affect compatibility. Handbook of Peri-Operative This handbook is produced by UKCPA Medicines Whilst some recommendations are evidence-based, others reflect anecdotal specialist experience. Homeopathic Pharmacy UKMi does not endorse the use of homeopathy, however this book may provide information to help answer questions on this subject matter. IV Guide on Medusa A few monographs have not been updated recently. Check with more recent sources if necessary. Medications in Mothers’ Milk Some monographs are on more complete literature searches than others. Be careful about relying upon as a (“Hale”) sole source.
Source Risk Issues BNF Wherever possible the web version of the BNF should be used in preference to the printed version as it is updated monthly (including errors and clarifications). All users of the BNF should read the section . The introductory paragraphs to sections often contain important information which can be missed if users consult individual monographs only. Listed side effects may not indicate frequency of occurrence. Indications/ uses/ unlicensed uses etc sometimes reflect the views/ practice of experts and so may not be or the same as in the SPC. For interactions check Appendix 1, the drug monograph and the drug group or section monograph. For children’s doses use the BNF-C Department of Health website The site’s search engine does not always function well. It is often better to use Google instead. Use Advanced Search and cut and paste into the box labelled “Search within a site or domain”. Then enter your search terms. Embase via NICE HDAS Years covered are less than for Medline – consider the implications of this when searching for older drugs. Remember to think laterally and try a variety of search strategies to find relevant results. Since October 2016, access to healthcare databases has migrated from the NICE NHS evidence site to the new NICE HDAS platform (). Within the HDAS site there is a welcome page which has several helpful tips on searching (). Fridge Database Only updated every 2 years – manufacturing process may have been updated during this time. Handbook on Injectable Drugs (previously known as Trissel) Gives information mainly on American preparations. Note that formulations may differ between the and and this can affect compatibility. Handbook of Peri-Operative Medicines This handbook is produced by UKCPA Whilst some recommendations are evidence-based, others reflect anecdotal specialist experience. Homeopathic Pharmacy UKMi does not endorse the use of homeopathy, however this book may provide information to help answer questions on this subject matter. IV Guide on Medusa A few monographs have not been updated recently. Check with more recent sources if necessary. Medications in Mothers’ Milk (“Hale”) Some monographs are based on more complete literature searches than others. Be careful about relying upon as a sole source.