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Thickeners and thickened fluids
17 December 2024
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Follow specific product information when using thickeners. Avoid mixing starch-based thickeners with macrogol (polyethylene glycol) laxatives.
Thickening liquid medicines
17 December 2024
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Liquid medicines should not be thickened routinely. It is difficult to check fluid consistency and this can affect whether the medicine is swallowed safely.
Medicines suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties
17 December 2024
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A number of licensed and unlicensed products in different therapeutic classes are available that are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.
Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts
13 December 2024
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Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
Deviation capture and trending in pharmacy technical services
12 December 2024
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An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on deviation capture and trending of data in pharmacy technical services.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment during pregnancy
27 November 2024
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Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin and oral cyanocobalamin are treatment options for the management of clinically relevant vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy.
Management review and KPIs in pharmacy technical services
20 November 2024
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An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on quality management review and key performance indicators (KPIs) in pharmacy technical services.
Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits
18 November 2024
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Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.
Temperature management for medicines storage video
8 November 2024
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A short video about temperature controlled storage of medicines
MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs
30 October 2024
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Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.
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