Medicines FAQs and resources
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COVID Vaccine
- Link to vaccine information for recipients for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and for the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
- More information can be found on the Joint Formulary
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2) FAQs
- AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (ChAdOx1-S) FAQs
- Further information regarding Covid-19 vaccination is available from NUH for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy and for those suffering with bleeding disorders.
COVID Vaccine allergy guidance and referral form
- First Dose COVID Vaccination Guidance for managing patients who have a history of allergic reactions (602 kb)
- Second Dose COVID Vaccination Guidance for managing patients who have a history of allergic reactions (711 kb)
- Referral Form - Covid19 Vaccination: Anaphylaxis, Complex Allergy/Adverse Reactions and Second Dose (33 kb)
Medicines Shortages
- Link to MIMs Medicines Shortages information
- Link to SPS Medicines Shortages information (requires login)
- Sign up to receive medicines CAS supply disruption notices here
Care Homes
FAQs
- COVID Treatment & Prevention
- Anticoagulation & Haematology
- End of Life / Palliative Care
- Prescribing - Clinical
- Prescribing - Process
- Respiratory
- Shared Care & High Risk Medicines
