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Stability of cytotoxics and biopharmaceuticals

Stability data to support cytotoxic reconstitution within aseptic units.

Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations

13 September 2023Certain medicines require additional monitoring and dose adjustments when switching between solid dose and liquid formulations.

Specific advice for using medicines following bariatric surgery

31 March 2022There is some evidence on the effect of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) on specific medicines which may inform prescribing decisions for those patients.

Somatic Cell Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

21 July 2020This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmaceutical expertise prior to an organisation implementing Somatic Cell Therapy Product.

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.

Shelf lives of aseptically prepared medicines in NRFit syringes

19 December 2024Provision of intrathecal and epidural injections in NRFit syringes may involve extrapolation of stability data from luer lock systems

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings

Self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

4 March 2024Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

Searching for presence or absence of an excipient in medicines

24 June 2024Guidance on using the electronic medicines compendium (eMC) advanced search function, other suggested reference sources and tips for acting on search results.
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