Medication Safety, Medicine
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Developing direct oral anticoagulant safety across a system
6 July 2026Strategies and signposting to support safer use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Managing fire risk with emollients and other skin products
24 June 2026Emollient residue can increase the risk of fatal burns. This article outlines how fire risk occurs, which patients may be at increased risk, and harm reduction.
Managing the risk of confusion between injectable iron products
22 June 2026Minimising the risk of confusion between different injectable iron products may prevent inadvertent harm.
Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits
22 June 2026Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.
Prescribing and administering intravenous paracetamol safely
22 June 2026Guidance on safe prescribing and administration of IV paracetamol, including dosing, infusion, risk mitigation, and monitoring to prevent errors.
Managing the risk of confusion between insulin products
8 June 2026Increased awareness and embedding processes for safer use may reduce the risk of mis-selection and harms associated with insulin use.
Benztropine injection for acute dystonic reactions
20 May 2026SPS has developed this resource to support healthcare professionals in managing the discontinuation of procyclidine injection.
Accessing resources for patients on high risk medicines
20 May 2026A number of resources are available to support the safe use of high-risk medicines. Healthcare professionals should ensure they are available for their patients
Safety considerations when switching insulin products
6 May 2026Healthcare professionals should be aware of the risks and safe practice principles when switching insulin products.
Embedding the safer use of insulinÂ
6 May 2026Implementation of national safety standards, alerts and guidance can help reduce preventable harm from insulin use.