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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, gout and musculoskeletal pain.
Latest news
Muscle relaxants 'ineffective' for low back pain
Muscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low...
NSAIDs safe in COVID-19, study confirms
Concerns were raised early in the COVID-19 pandemic...
New muscle spasm treatment option
Myopridin (pridinol) can be prescribed to treat skeletal...
GPs warned over unsafe methotrexate prescribing
Prescribing of higher than recommended methotrexate...
No significant benefits of hydroxychloroquine use in patients with COVID-19, studies show
Hydroxychloroquine does not significantly reduce COVID-19...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected rheumatological conditions:
Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation (including NSAIDs and topical analgesics)
At-a-glance product comparison charts.
Summaries of key national guidance.
Calculators
Physical activity (GPPAQ)
Enter patient’s questionnaire responses to assess physical activity levels.
External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for rheumatological conditions.