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The front matter of the BNF gives quick access to information such as how to use the BNF, the layout of information throughout chapters, and significant changes that have taken place since the previous edition. General guidance is given on prescribing and the requirements of legal prescriptions, both handwritten and computer issued. Special attention is paid to controlled drugs, alongside adverse reactions to drugs, and it offers guidance on recognition and reporting.

Table 2.1 Font colour and information purpose

Text format	Information use
Black	Information on treatment summary and therapeutic uses
Colour block	Information on drug‐specific information

A general overview of specific patient‐centred considerations is given in relation to prescribing in hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) failure, as well considerations for pregnancy, elderly and palliative care. Each section has a broad overview followed by specific considerations. For example, in prescribing for palliative care, specific information is provided on pain, wider symptom control and continuous subcutaneous infusions.