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Metolazone preparation differences and safety considerations
7 September 2022
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Healthcare professionals involved in the use of metolazone need to be aware of the differences between licensed and unlicensed products to ensure safe care.
Product Risk Assessment Tools
15 March 2016
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Product risk assessment tools to support NHS organisations to identify risk resultant from medicinal product presentation.
Managing risk when supplying and administering COVID-19 treatments across the system
20 December 2021
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Differing models exist for the supply and administration of COVID-19 treatments. We guide through the risks and mitigations associated with each.
Responding to medication safety alerts and notifications
15 December 2022
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Healthcare professionals responsible for medication safety in their organisation must deliver an appropriate response to safety alerts
Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults
12 July 2023
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Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.
Using the Medication Safety Update effectively
15 December 2022
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Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety
Practice support for the Medication Safety Officer (MSO)
15 December 2022
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An infrastructure of support opportunities exists that MSOs should utilise to deliver their role most effectively
Conducting a medication incident investigation
15 December 2022
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Practical guidance to support those undertaking medication incident investigations
Communication opportunities to improve medication safety
15 December 2022
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Effective communication allows for timely responses to new and emerging medication risks and the sharing of potential safety solutions.
Safety considerations when using Vitamin D
7 September 2022
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Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm
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