Paediatrics

Administering medicines safely to children at home: learning from families

Common problems when administering medicines at home are highlighted in three paediatric case studies. Potential solutions and best practice are presented alongside insights from parents to highlight this often-overlooked area of medicines use.…

Prescribing errors in children: why they happen and how to prevent them

Highlighting the potential causes of error when prescribing for children and outlining how pharmacists can support safer prescribing.…

Test your knowledge of paediatric health

An opportunity to test your knowledge on various aspects of paediatric health, from medicines and vaccinations to respiratory and dermatological conditions.…

Families need support to reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions from breastfeeding

There is currently a blind spot in the evidence on whether maternal medicines cause adverse drug reactions, a topic on which pharmacists can advise.…

No difference between length of antibiotic course for treatment of pneumonia in children, meta-analysis finds 

Researchers concluded that shorter courses of antibiotics were not inferior to longer courses in the treatment of non-severe community-acquired pneumonia in children.…

MHRA approves first vaccine in ten years to protect children against pneumococcal diseases

The drugs regulator has approved an extension for Vaxneuvance (PCV15) to cover children as well as adults.…

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children: identification and management

How to identify the signs and symptoms of gastro-oesophageal disease in children and young people and the available treatment options.…

Better pharmacist access needed to stop paediatric drug errors, concludes report

An investigation has found that a lack of ward-based pharmacists on weekends is impacting children's care.…

Formulation matters: safe oral hydrocortisone use in children

The considerations for pharmacists when choosing a hydrocortisone formulation for children, and what advice and practical support should be offered.…

Chloramphenicol eye drops containing boron can be given to children aged under two years, says MHRA

Product information for chloramphenicol eye drops containing borax or boric acid buffers will be updated to remove restrictions and warnings, but product packaging already on sale will not be recalled.…