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Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020

19 December 2019This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD

Medicine administration by registered and non-registered staff

24 January 2023Administration of medicines needs to be undertaken by appropriately trained healthcare staff operating under a legal governance framework

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

9 March 2023Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity

18 September 2018The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…

Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals

24 January 2022The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)

Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines

7 January 2021A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Implementing self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Individuals receiving healthcare should be supported to continue to self-administer existing/new medications unless there are reasons why they are unable to

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

8 March 2022A knowledge of the different types of enteral feeding tube is important when recommending options for medicines administration
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