News - 09 Sep 2013
BNF 66 now published
The British National Formulary (BNF) 66, September 2013, has now been published.
The BNF provides up-to-date, practical guidance on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines. This essential reference reflects current best practice as well as legal and professional guidelines relating to the uses of medicines.
Among the significant changes in this edition are:
- New restrictions on the use of cilostazol
- Updated paediatric dose information for rifampicin and ethambutol for the treatment of tuberculosis
- Updated driving guidance for patients with diabetes mellitus.