Drug reference tables

At-a-glance drug comparison charts including dosing and monitoring regimens, available presentations, prices, potential sensitisers and compatible devices.

Cardiovascular System

Table: ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Antagonists: Monitoring in Primary Care

8 September 2020, 10:35am

Tests required for patients on renin-angiotensin inhibitors

Table: Anti-Anginal Preparations, Summary by Pharmacological Class

23 February 2021, 7:37am

Available formulations of anti-anginal drugs.

Table: Monitoring Requirements for Hyperlipidaemia Treatments

20 June 2018, 9:13am

Tests required for patients on lipid-lowering drugs.

Table: Novel Oral Anticoagulants for the Prevention of Stroke

13 June 2018, 1:26pm

Dosing of NOACs in non-valvular AF.

Table: Oral Iron Supplements for Iron-Deficiency States

11 January 2021, 10:05am

Formulations, strengths, doses and costs of iron supplements.

Central Nervous System

Table: Antidepressants, a Guide to Switching and Withdrawing

28 October 2020, 9:17am

Instructions for changing or stopping antidepressants.

Contraception

Table: Contraceptives

11 February 2021, 9:14am

Hormone doses and costs of hormonal contraceptives.

Table: Initiating Combined Hormonal Contraception

4 March 2019, 8:16am

Guide to starting a combined hormonal contraceptive.

Table: Switching to and between Combined Hormonal Contraception

4 March 2019, 9:03am

Guide to switching to a combined hormonal contraceptive.

Diabetes

Table: Blood Glucose Testing Strips and Meters

21 January 2021, 9:48am

Compatible test strips for blood glucose meters.

Table: Finger Prickers and Compatible Lancets

6 September 2019, 10:13am

Compatible lancets for finger pricking devices.

Table: Insulin Preparations

3 July 2020, 9:44am

Types, presentations and profiles of insulin products.

Table: Insulin Delivery Devices

27 August 2020, 9:37am

Key features of insulin delivery devices.

Table: Antidiabetic Agents, Use in Renal Impairment

25 August 2020, 9:20am

Dosing of diabetes drugs in patients with renal impairment.

Table: GLP-1 Agonists for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

26 August 2020, 9:28am

Dosing, costs, combinations and benefits of GLP-1 agonists.

Table: SGLT2 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Type II Diabetes

30 November 2020, 8:00pm

Costs, combinations and benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors.

Endocrine

Table: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements for Osteoporosis

11 January 2021, 9:03am

Formulations, doses and costs of osteoporosis supplements.

Table: Vitamin D3 Supplements

12 January 2021, 7:00am

Formulations and indications of colecalciferol preparations.

Eye

Table: Ophthalmic Preparations, Preservatives and Potential Sensitisers as Ingredients

1 February 2021, 10:39am

Potential sensitising agents in eye drops and ointments.

Table: Dry Eye Treatments

1 February 2021, 9:32am

Presentations and prices of ocular lubricants.

Infections and Infestations

Table: Routine Childhood Immunisation Schedule

15 February 2021, 9:40am

Summary of routine childhood vaccinations.

Table: Antibiotic Treatments in Adults, Summary of Regimens

17 November 2020, 11:20am

Dose regimens for common bacterial infections.

Table: Influenza Vaccines 2020/2021

9 September 2020, 8:00am

Influenza vaccines available for the 2020/21 flu season.

Table: Influenza Vaccines, Which Vaccine to Offer

9 September 2020, 8:00am

Flu vaccine recommendations by age group for 2020/21.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Table: DMARDs, a Guide to Monitoring Requirements

2 August 2019, 11:25am

Tests for patients on disease-modifying arthritis drugs.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Table: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

14 September 2020, 9:58am

Hormone doses and costs of HRT preparations.

Table: Treatment Options in Pregnancy

16 March 2020, 10:57am

Treatment of acute and chronic conditions in pregnancy.

Poisoning and Drug Dependence

Table: Smoking Cessation Treatment Options

2 December 2019, 11:16am

Types and suitabilities of smoking cessation treatments.

Respiratory System

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

25 February 2021, 7:30am

Available presentations of bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories.

Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

22 January 2021, 8:25am

Key features of dry powder and aerosol inhalers.

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

21 January 2021, 9:22am

Key information on asthma combination inhalers.

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of COPD

1 February 2021, 9:55am

Key information on COPD combination inhalers.

Skin

Table: Emollients, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

8 December 2020, 7:00am

Potential sensitising agents in emollient preparations.

Table: Lice and Scabies Treatments

1 April 2016, 10:37am

Formulations and regimens of pediculicides and scabicides.

Table: Topical Steroids, Comparison of Potencies and Formulations

3 November 2020, 9:00am

Strengths and formulations of topical steroids.

Table: Topical Steroids, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

3 November 2020, 9:03am

Potential sensitising agents in topical steroids.

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