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Evidence-Based Options
Compare the treatment options for a condition, with the evidence behind each.
Worked example
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- Lower UTI, non-pregnant woman
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- First choice: nitrofurantoin 100 mg modified-release twice daily for 3 days (if eGFR is 45 or more), or trimethoprim 200 mg twice daily for 3 days if resistance risk is low (NICE NG109).
Module overview
Evidence-Based Options brings together available options and the supporting information recorded for them. Use it to orient a professional review, identify what needs checking, and follow the cited material where it is provided.
Evidence may be incomplete, dated, or less applicable to a particular patient or setting. Assess source quality and relevance, consult primary sources, and follow current local guidance before acting.
How it works
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Select a subject
Choose the topic for which you want to review the options represented in the available catalog.
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Compare recorded options
Read the supporting information available for each option and note where evidence or context is missing.
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Assess the sources
Follow cited material when present and assess its quality, date, and relevance before drawing conclusions.
- Designed for
- Pharmacists and other qualified healthcare professionals.
- Scope and limitations
- Evidence strength, applicability, and local availability vary. Review primary sources and current guidance.
