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Investigating deviations and establishing root causes in aseptic services

8 May 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on deviation investigation and establishing root causes in pharmacy aseptic services. 27 June 2025.

Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment

7 May 2025Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Developing insulin safety across a system

1 May 2025Strategies, signposting and initiatives to support safer use of insulin.

Primary care discussions: biosimilar insulin

30 April 2025Discussion about implementing biosimilar insulin in primary care: key considerations, hints, and tips for systems planning the transition. 10 June 2025.

Prescribing specific artificial saliva products in dentistry

30 April 2025There are many artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia). We summarise eligibility for dental prescribing and key pharmaceutical considerations.

Considerations for artificial saliva products in dentistry

30 April 2025Artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia) vary in formulation. We advise on pharmaceutical considerations and prescribing or supplying in dentistry.

Managing PGDs following organisational change

30 April 2025Advice on the management of PGDs when organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider to ensure safe care and good governance

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

30 April 2025Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions and National Protocols

Spotlight, April 2025

29 April 2025A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for April 2025.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.