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BNF for Children January 2022 Update

This update contains 6 significant changes, 1 dose change and 1 deleted preparation.

Significant Changes:

  • Adrenaline/epinephrine auto-injectors: reminder for prescribers to support safe and effective use [MHRA/CHM advice].
  • COVID-19: updated guidance.
  • COVID-19 vaccines: updated guidance in-line with Public Health England/UK Health Security Agency recommendations.
  • Malaria, prophylaxis: updated guidance in-line with Public Health England recommendations.
  • Phenobarbital: updated information on the available oral solutions and advice from the RCPCH/NPPG can be found in the prescribing and dispensing section of the Phenobarbital monograph.
  • Yellow fever vaccine, live (Stamaril®): new pre-vaccination checklist [MHRA/CHM advice].

Dose Changes:

  • Adrenaline/epinephrine [update to dosing for acute anaphylaxis].

Deleted Preparations: Tacni® [tacrolimus].

For further details on changes in the BNFC click on  https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/content/bnfc/PHP107699?hspl=changes