Events
Managing outstanding medicines orders: from reactive to proactive
Guidance for managing outstanding orders in NHS pharmacy procurement teams to improve medicines availability and reduce financial impact of supply disruptions.
Biosimilar and key generic medicines – September 2026 update
An update around biosimilar and key generic medicines to support system planning and mobilisation.
Designing and building aseptic services clean rooms
An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on planning and designing new aseptic clean rooms for GMP compliance.
SPS is going to the Pharmacy Show
SPS are presenting and will have a stand at the Pharmacy Show on 11-12 October 2026
Guidance
New and updated articles published during August 2026
Horizon Scanning
Restricted to NHS: Annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook
Our annual output ‘PO’ supports managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and medicines with loss of exclusivity in the NHS.
Procurement
Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar
Introducing biosimilar ustekinumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.
The licence and supporting evidence for ustekinumab biosimilars
Ustekinumab biosimilars are available for use within the NHS. Learn about indications, formulations, supporting evidence and differences.
Medicines Optimisation
SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: case based discussions
Recordings and podcasts of case based discussions about structured medication reviews in problematic polypharmacy, each focussing on a different condition.
Tools to support medication review
These practical tools aid medication review by identifying inappropriate medicines, guiding deprescribing, and empowering patients via shared decision making.
Reviewing medicines use in renal impairment
We advise on different areas to consider for medicines use in adults with a range of kidney disorders
Questions to ask when giving medicines advice in renal impairment
Information should be gathered about the renal impairment history or type of kidney disease to enable a risk assessment and decisions about treatment.
Renal impairment: resources to support clinical decisions
Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information regarding the use of medicines in renal impairment
Poisoning and toxicity: resources to support clinical decisions
Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information regarding medicine toxicity or overdose
Managing medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Guidance on patient assessment and management of medicines associated with QT interval prolongation.
Commonly used medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Examples of medicines known to prolong the QT interval. Medicines are grouped by therapeutic class and are not an exhaustive list.
Medicines Governance
Medicine administration by registered and non-registered staff
Administration of medicines needs to be undertaken by appropriately trained healthcare staff operating under a legal governance framework
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
Understanding Patient Group Directions and Integrated Care Boards
Summary of the responsibilities of ICBs in England as commissioners of NHS services using PGDs, and link to resources that provide further support and advice.
Medicines Safety
Medication Safety Update
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
Benztropine injection for acute dystonic reactions
SPS has developed this resource to support healthcare professionals in managing the discontinuation of procyclidine injection.
Aseptic Services
Restricted to NHS: Governance of aseptic preparation services
A video about governance of pharmacy aseptic services.
Shortages
Medicines Supply Tool
Latest information on supply issues, actions to take, alternatives to use, and expected resolution dates. Content provided by DHSC and MVA team, NHS England.