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Using written instructions in occupational health services

4 March 2024Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.

Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

4 March 2024PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Occupational health services (OHS) and medicines mechanisms

4 March 2024Various legal mechanisms can be used to supply and/or administer medicines within OHS. We explain some practical applications within this series.

MSATS – Safe use of valproate

28 February 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of valproate; inspiring partnership across the system

Using penicillin antibiotics during breastfeeding

16 February 2024All penicillin antibiotics can be used during breastfeeding with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding

15 February 2024Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

P and GSL medicines with PGDs

12 February 2024Understanding where PGDs can and cannot be used for the supply and/or administration of P and GSL medicines helps ensure correct legal mechanisms in practice.

When not to use a PGD

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an alternative legal framework is applied.

When PGDs can be used

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are a suitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an appropriate legal framework for service provision.

Introduction to PGDs

12 February 2024Understand what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and how it is used in clinical practice.
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