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Information resources for advice on HRT

26 June 2024SPS and other information resources to help healthcare professionals provide advice on the menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) decision making.

Using statins in liver impairment

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

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened

17 December 2024We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.

Covert administration of medicines: legal issues

13 January 2022A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.

Checking if medicines can be given with food

17 December 2024Many medicines can be given safely with a spoonful of soft food. Use the suggested resources and clinical considerations to support decision-making.

Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy

17 December 2024A consultant pharmacist will use case studies to illustrate a patient-centered approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy.

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Standard Service Areas

12 April 2019In March 2018 NHMC approved a list of standard service areas which will be incorporated into version 6 of the national KPI dataset. Homecare providers…

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

3 May 2022Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.
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