National patient safety alert
Beware of incorrectly coding a patient’s penicillin allergy as a penicillamine allergy. This error risks a patient with a known penicillin allergy being administered a penicillin-based antibiotic and having a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction. ‘Penicillin’...
Rybelsus (semaglutide) Changes In Formulation
Rybelsus should always be taken once daily (1 tablet per day). Patients should be switched directly to the new equivalent strength: If dose escalation due, patients can be switched to the higher new strength. Patients should be informed about the change in...
PCA’s – CHOL003 & BP Targets
We are receiving lots of queries from practices struggling with CHOL003 – Q: We are having issues with CHOL003 – Consider statin or other lipid-lowering therapy – this is still outstanding although we have used Statin declined (XaIIl) (SNOMED:...
PCSE Online – Accountant Access
From 16 January 2026, new functionality is available in PCSE Online to support GP accountants who work on behalf of GP Pension Scheme Members. This will allow accountants to view a member’s Employee Contribution Statement and to complete annual Type 1 or Type 2...Free Monthly Hints & Tips
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