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Medicines Information Centre

Our drug information pharmacists have been providing free, accurate, evidence-based advice to healthcare workers since 1980. We are based in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Cape Town.

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Our aim with MIC News is to keep you up to date with current issues, including the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines.

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Levothyroxine with breakfast

Whilst levothyroxine should ideally be taken in the fasted state (30-60 minutes before breakfast), this is a challenge to many patients who may either skip doses or not adhere to the recommended timing.

Paediatric pain relief following acute limb injury

Ibuprofen is currently considered first-line management for acute paediatric musculoskeletal injuries, although numerous studies have established that pain management is still sub-optimal.

Aspirin and colorectal cancer risk in certain patients

A recent article from the BBC reminds us of the 4000-year history of the use of aspirin as a medication.

SA HIV/TB Hotline App

South Africa's best application for healthcare workers to answer all queries related to HIV and TB, including a drug-interaction checker. Available on Android and Apple phones.

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Access medicines information effortlessly

The SAMF (South African Medicines Formulary) has been a trusted reference resource for South African healthcare workers since 1988. Your favourite reference is now available digitally.

Poster summary of guidelines

Download our posters and educational material. The posters are summaries of the latest guidelines. Print them, put them up in the clinic, and remember to phone if you get stuck.

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