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New medications added

13th March 2019/by Hattie Whiteside


Afatinib and Albendazole

New monographs available for:

Afatinib – licensed for administration via gastric tubes. The medication can also be dissolved in water to aid patients with swallowing difficulties. See the monograph for full information.

Albendazole- unlicensed medication available as an imported special on a named patient basis. Limited information available. See the monograph for full information.

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