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Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing
22 February 2022
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Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
Using and prescribing thiamine in alcohol dependence
6 June 2024
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Intramuscular and intravenous thiamine can be used to prevent complications of alcohol dependence such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession.
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.
Understanding the falsified medicines directive
9 March 2023
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An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU
Transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in the patient's home with healthcare input
Supporting system response to the ADHD medicine shortage
16 November 2023
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Practical advice for the system in response to the NatPSA for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medicines.
Supply of aseptically Prepared Doses of IMPs Across Legal Boundaries Version 2 October 2019
11 November 2019
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This document has been developed by the NHS Quality Assurance Committee and National Pharmacy Clinical Trials Advisory Group with input provided by the MHRA Clinical…
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021
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The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised
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