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Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids
1 April 2025
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Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent daily dose.
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NHS pharmacy procurement in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
19 February 2026
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The devolved health administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have individual but complementary systems for procuring medicines for the NHS.
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Buccal midazolam for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
30 April 2026
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SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
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Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
28 January 2025
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
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Travel health: resources to support clinical decisions
26 February 2026
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Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information regarding medicines and travel
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Children's medicines: resources to support clinical decisions
12 May 2026
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on medicines use in children
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Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries
26 June 2024
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Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms
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MSATS – Safe use of medicines in palliative and end of life care
24 September 2025
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Discussion of medication safety challenges within palliative and end of life care; inspiring partnership across the system.
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Considerations for artificial saliva products in dentistry
30 April 2025
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Artificial saliva products for dry mouth (xerostomia) vary in formulation. We advise on pharmaceutical considerations and prescribing or supplying in dentistry.
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Mutual aid – understanding best practice principles
15 July 2025
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Our advice to help NHS procurement teams understand when mutual aid is appropriate and how to request this.
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