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		<title>Prescribing Bulletin 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/ Benzodiazepines in Older People A paper recently published in the BMJ reviewed 24 trials of sedatives in older people with insomnia. This study calculated an NNT of 13 for improved sleep quality against an NNH of 6 for any adverse event. This indicates that an adverse event is twice as likely as improved sleep. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Algicon Stock Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may recall that in June the use of Algicon or Peptac was recommended in place of Gaviscon following the decision to remove Gaviscon from Prescription. It is therefore unfortunate that manufacturers of Algicon are having stock problems and are currently unable to supply Algicon. As yet, they have not made a decision to discontinue [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prescribing Bulletin 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/ Gaviscon A letter and information pack was sent to GPs about recently announcing that Gavsicon was being discontinued in NHS pack sizes. For several reasons including assessment of sodium content and the fact that patients on Gaviscon don&#8217;t use spoons to measure doses we recommended that you did not change prescriptions to Gaviscon Advance. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prescribing Bulletin 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1/ Generic Lamotrigine You may be aware that the patent on Lamictal, an anti-epilepsy drug from GSK, is due to expire soon. The DH have taken the unusual step of re-assuring prescribers that the generic will be a safe and effective alternative to the brand. This view is also supported by the Medical Director at [...]]]></description>
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