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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

Using statins in liver impairment

8 November 2024We outline key clinical considerations when initiating statins in patients with liver disease or liver impairment.

Biosimilar and key generic medicines - delivering better value

7 November 2024An overview of NHS England and NHS SPS roles in implementing biosimilar and key generic medicines and what to expect in 2025/26.

Using loperamide in high output stoma or short bowel syndrome

7 November 2024This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.

SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest

30 October 2024A slide deck summarising SPS outputs and resources. It should be distributed to relevant healthcare professionals and their teams.

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.

Using our annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook

28 October 2024Users should be aware of the constraints and assumptions in creating Prescribing Outlook, as well as their responsibilities for use.
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