Aseptic services
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Deriving and assessing stability data for medicines
17 November 2025Advice about undertaking stability studies and assessing the suitability of published studies
Supervision of aseptic preparation under Section 10 exemption
17 November 2025The section 10 exemption from the Medicines Act permits aseptic preparation of medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Integrity of syringes for aseptically made medicines
17 November 2025Syringe and cap combinations used as final containers for aseptically made medicines should prevent ingress of microorganisms during storage.
Handling injectable cytotoxic medicines in clinical areas
17 November 2025Handling of injectable cytotoxic medicines in clinical areas should take into account risks to staff
Aseptic transfer processes using sporicides
10 November 2025Use of sporicides is an essential step in ensuring effective decontamination of materials being transferred into pharmacy aseptic units
Management Review and KPIs in pharmacy technical services
17 November 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on Management Quality Review and Key Performance Indicators in pharmacy technical services.
Understanding iQAAPS
6 November 2025An introduction to the iQAAPS system, with information on how to access the system, find training resources and support contacts
Submitting iQAAPS Quality Indicators (QIs)
14 August 2025Guidance for Accountable Pharmacists on submission of quality indicators (QI) for NHS Section 10 aseptic preparation activities using the iQAAPS system.
Understanding risks with intrathecal administration
17 June 2025The intrathecal route is a high-risk route of administration. Incorrect administration of medicines unsafe for this route can result in patient death.
Preventing harm from incorrect vinca alkaloid administration
13 June 2025Vinca alkaloids can cause paralysis and death if given by the wrong route. Understand how to reduce the risk to patients.