Events
Investigating deviations and establishing root causes in aseptic services
An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on deviation investigation and establishing root causes in pharmacy aseptic services.
SPS is going to the Pharmacy Show
SPS are presenting and will have a stand at the Pharmacy Show on 11-12 October 2026
SPS is going to the Quality Assurance and Technical Services Symposium
Bringing together NHS experts and regulators covering topics of quality assurance, quality control, good manufacturing practice and regulatory expectations.
Podcasts
Pharmacogenomics in primary care and community pharmacy podcasts
Podcasts exploring how pharmacogenomics is supporting personalised prescribing and shaping the future of medicines optimisation in primary care.
Guidance
New and updated articles published during September 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.
Medicines Optimisation
Choosing medicines in sulfonamide hypersensitivity
People allergic to one sulfonamide antibiotic should avoid other sulfonamide antibiotics. We advise on prescribing non-antibiotic sulfonamides in this situation
Defining and understanding medication adherence
Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.
Adverse drug reactions: resources to support clinical decisions
Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information about side-effects of medicines.
PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
A range of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Anticoagulant suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
A range of oral anticoagulant formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Medication Safety
A patient-centred approach to improving medication safety
Putting patients, carers and families at the centre of medication safety is important. This article explains why, and how to do this in practice.
Supporting lithium safety across the system
Healthcare professionals (HCP) in all settings who interact with patients prescribed lithium should be aware of safety considerations related to its use.
Medication Safety Update
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
Medicines Governance
Dealing with temperature excursions video
A video about dealing with temperature excursions in medicine storage areas
Retaining and storing pharmacy records in England
Guidance on retaining, storing and managing pharmacy records, including legal requirements, records management principles and retention advice.
Aseptic Services
Designing and building pharmacy aseptic clean rooms
A systematic approach to planning, commissioning, building and validating pharmacy aseptic clean room suites ensures their fitness for purpose.
Capacity planning in aseptic services
Understanding capacity is essential for ensuring patient safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and optimising operational efficiency.
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.