Guidance

Using unlicensed medicines

28 July 2023The decision to use an unlicensed medicine is a shared responsibility and must meet the patient's special clinical need.

Explaining the licensed status of medicines

28 July 2023Medicines may be licensed or unlicensed. Some substances that look like medicines may not be legally classed as medicines

Understanding unlicensed medicines

28 July 2023An understanding of the different types of unlicensed medicine will help in meeting patients' special clinical needs

Sodium chloride 0.9% in multi injector devices

20 July 2023SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Using oral or parenteral corticosteroids during breastfeeding

17 July 2023Corticosteroids can be used during breastfeeding. Use the lowest dose and duration possible. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Using inhaled or topical corticosteroids during breastfeeding

17 July 2023All topical and inhaled corticosteroids can be used while breastfeeding; there is no preferred choice. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults

12 July 2023Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.

Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding

7 July 2023Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) in practice

30 June 2023Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Guidance

Record keeping

Advice and guidance to support appropriate retention and storage of pharmacy-related records.

SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service

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