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Management review and KPIs in pharmacy technical services

20 November 2024An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on quality management review and key performance indicators (KPIs) in pharmacy technical services.

Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits

18 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.

Temperature management for medicines storage video

8 November 2024A short video about temperature controlled storage of medicines

MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs

30 October 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.

Varenicline for smoking cessation

29 October 2024SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Managing the shortage of Molybdenum-99 / Technetium-99m generators

25 October 2024Supplies are limited till mid-November 2024. Actions and guidance are as provided in National Patient Safety Alert (NatPSA/2024/012/DHSC) issued on 25th October

Safer use of Time Critical Medicines

23 October 2024We announce the start of a national scoping review on the safer use of time critical medicines and further resources coming soon.

Using mesalazine tablets appropriately

18 October 2024An overview of differences between mesalazine tablet preparations and clinical considerations when switching between preparations.

Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes

11 October 2024Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing an independent second check to a medication process.

Quality assurance for aseptic services videos

11 October 2024A series of short videos about quality assurance in aseptic services
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