MIMS Cancer Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support prescribing for cancer-related disorders and palliative care. 

Latest news

MST Continus granules to be discontinued

MST Continus granules to be discontinued

1 March 2021, 10:43am

All strengths of MST Continus (morphine) prolonged-release...

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

1 July 2020, 9:46am

Cyproterone-containing medicines are now contraindicated...

GPs warned over unsafe methotrexate prescribing

GPs warned over unsafe methotrexate prescribing

22 June 2020, 3:32pm

Prescribing of higher than recommended methotrexate...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

26 February 2021, 11:45am
Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

4 February 2020, 9:16am
Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

1 June 2016, 7:27am

Summaries of key national guidance.

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

18 December 2015, 5:05pm
Prescribing of Strong Opioids for Pain in Palliative Care of Adults (NICE Guideline)

Prescribing of Strong Opioids for Pain in Palliative Care of Adults (NICE Guideline)

25 July 2012, 11:40am
Co-Analgesics for Use in Cancer Pain

Co-Analgesics for Use in Cancer Pain

1 February 2016, 10:38am

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