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Ropivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Ropivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Rituximab: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Rituximab products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Risk assessing Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)
12 December 2022
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Sponsor pharmacy responsibilities when assessing the risk associated with CTIMPs
Risk Associated with the Outsourcing of the Aseptic Compounding of Parenteral Nutrition (Yellow Cover)
16 December 2016
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The purpose of this document is to give guidance to those outsourcing PN compounding on the risks in the outsourcing and supply process and to…
Reviewing medicines for people at risk of falls
9 January 2024
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This webinar provided information and guidance on the importance of medication reviews in people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.
Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone
18 October 2022
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A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.
Retaining legal mechanism documentation
10 June 2021
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Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions and National Protocols
Retaining and storing pharmacy records in England
30 June 2023
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Information on legal requirements and national guidance for retention of pharmacy records to support pharmacy professionals with local decision making.
Responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines
25 January 2023
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Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and patients during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)
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