BNF Updates

The BNF is jointly published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and BMJ. BNF is published in print twice a year and interim updates are issued and published monthly in the digital versions. DTB publishes brief summaries of some the recent key changes that have been made to BNF content.

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BNF 84 New drug monographs: Icosapent ethyl (▼Vazkepa), Baloxavir marboxil (▼Xofluza), Herpes-zoster vaccine [recombinant, adjuvanted] (▼Shingrix) Updated monographs or dose changes: Erythromycin, Colecalciferol and ergocalciferol, Metolazone (Xaqua) Important safety updates: Amiodarone hydrochloride, COVID-19 antivirals, Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine sulfate, Haloperidol, Metformin hydrochloride, Pregabalin, Potassium permanganate New and updated treatment summaries: Smoking cessation, Phosphate imbalance

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BNF 83 New drug monographs: Estradiol with progesterone (Bijuve), Molnupiravir (Lagerviro), Inclisiran (Leqvio), Vericiguat (Verquvo), Relugolix with estradiol and norethisterone acetate (Ryeqo) Updated monographs or dose changes: Dapagliflozin (Forxiga), Vaginal oestrogens, Chloral hydrate, Calcipotriol with betamethasone (Enstilar) Important safety updates: Epinephrine, Levothyroxine sodium, Topical corticosteroids New and updated treatment summaries: Adrenal insufficiency, Secondary bacterial infection of common skin conditions

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BNF 82 New drug monographs: Glycopyrronium with formoterol fumarate, Formoterol fumarate with glycopyrronium and budesonide Updated monographs or dose changes: Canagliflozin, Dulaglutide Important safety updates: Pregabalin (Lyrica), Quinolones, SSRI/SNRI antidepressant medicines New and updated treatment summaries: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Hypoglycaemia and medical emergencies in the community, Oropharyngeal infections, antibacterial therapy

BNF 81 New drug monographs: Cefiderocol (Fetcroja), Bempedoic acid (Nilemdo), Solriamfetol (Sunosi) New preparations: Semaglutide (Rybelsus), Esketamine (Spravato) Updated monographs or dose changes: Stimulant laxatives, Insulins (all types) New and updated treatment summaries: Genital system infections, antibacterial therapy, Venous thromboembolism General updates: New symbol for evidence grading

BNF 80 New drug monographs: Dienogest (Zalkya), Siponimod (Mayzent) New preparations: Fluticasone with salmeterol (Fusacomb) Updated monographs or dose changes: Benzodiazepines and opioids, Glucagon, Pneumococcal vaccine, SGLT2 inhibitors, New and updated treatment summaries: Hypoglycaemia, Medicines optimisation, Antimicrobial stewardship, Skin infections, antibacterial therapy, Diabetic foot infections, antibacterial therapy

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BNF 79 New drug monographs: Andexanet alfa (Ondexxya), Caplacizumab (Cablivi), Cannabidiol (Epidyolex) New preparations: Nyxoid (naloxone), Softacort (hydrocortisone), Updated monographs or dose changes: Magnesium sulfate, Vitamin B substances with ascorbic acid New and updated treatment summaries: Immunisation schedule, Asthma (chronic and acute),

BNF 78 New drug monographs: Ertugliflozin (Steglatro), Insulin glargine with lixisenatide (Suliqua), Stiripentol (Diacomit) New preparations: Soprobec (beclometasone dipropionate) Updated monographs or dose changes: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) New and updated treatment summaries: Smoking cessation, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder