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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

Record keeping

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

Technical service records in hospital pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations on the retention of pharmacy records relating to aseptic and technical services within hospitals.

Additional services records in community pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations for the retention of records relating to Advanced services, Enhanced services and Public Health campaigns in community pharmacy.

Prescription and dispensing records in community pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations for the retention of records relating to prescriptions and the dispensing processes in community pharmacy.

Retaining and storing pharmacy records in England

30 June 2023Information on legal requirements and national guidance for retention of pharmacy records to support pharmacy professionals with local decision making.

Controlled Drugs records in pharmacy

30 June 2023Recommendations for the retention of records relating to Controlled Drugs (CDs) in all hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and secure environment settings.
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