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About SPS Cytotoxic Drug and Biopharmaceutical Stability monographs and advice
24 August 2020
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Validated stability data ensures products compounded by cytotoxic reconstitution processes within aseptic units are safe for patients
Offender healthcare settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in offender healthcare settings
Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options
20 October 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies
28 October 2022
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There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs
16 March 2021
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Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession.
Giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion
14 December 2021
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Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.
Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines
7 January 2021
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A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.
Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction
10 June 2021
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This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label').
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
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