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Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet
14 August 2024
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We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
Arrangements for Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services
12 November 2021
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Medicines procurement in England is managed through 10 regional pharmacy purchasing groups with each having a regional pharmacy procurement specialist (RPPS)
Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments
28 November 2023
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We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.
An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals
12 November 2021
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Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PMSG
An example oral opioid switch from morphine to oxycodone
14 September 2021
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An example worked scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules
17 December 2024
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How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.
Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions
30 November 2022
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines
Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market
12 November 2021
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An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market
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