A–Z of prescribing for children

A–Z of prescribing for children

A–Z of prescribing for children

A–Z of prescribing for children

In the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) grants licences that confirm the specific medical condition a drug should be used for, alongside the recommended dosage. This...

A–Z of prescribing for children

The neonatal period refers to the first 28 days of life for a term infant. Prescribing for neonates differs from that for older children and adults due to differences in anatomy and physiology,...

A–Z of prescribing for children

The third aspect of pharmacokinetics (after absorption and distribution) is metabolism. Most drugs are metabolised in the liver, but can also occur in the gastrointestinal tract, the blood, the...

A–Z of prescribing for children

There are many legal aspects to consider when entering into independent prescribing, alongside regulatory frameworks and ethical principles. Prescribing professionally requires an awareness of...

A–Z of prescribing for children

Since the discovery of the smallpox vaccine in the late 18th century, it is still estimated that 20% of deaths in children under 5 years of age are due to diseases that can be prevented by current...

A–Z of prescribing for children

History taking in children and young people needs a different approach to taking a history from an adult. It is important to consider the approach to consultation as children clearly vary in their...

A–Z of prescribing for children

There is a continuing need for pharmaceutical companies to manufacture age-appropriate medications for children. It is not just preferences for particular formulations that need to be considered, but...

A–Z of prescribing for children

Excretion is the final phase of the drug's journey as it passes through the body, and this elimination – usually by the kidneys – depends on glomerular filtration, tubular excretion and also tubular...