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Why breastfeeding is important and how pharmacy can help

4 December 2020Pharmacy professionals can help ensure breastfeeding can continue whilst medicines are used. We guide on how to undertake this role.

Advising on medicines during breastfeeding

4 December 2020Most medicines can be used throughout breastfeeding, in some cases further risk-reducing methods may be required

Diagnosis and Medical Management of Acute CAR-T Cell Toxicities in Adults

16 September 2022Consensus guidance (involving Wave 1 and 2 CAR-T centres) on the management of acute CAR-T cell toxicities.

Formulating your advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021Providing advice on medicines in pregnancy is complex. Preparing, structuring and phrasing information can improve communication and understanding.

Flumazenil injection for reversal of midazolam

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering flumazenil for reversal of sedative effects of midazolam in conscious sedation by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Diazepam rectal tubes for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

1 March 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

Standard Protocol for Deriving and Assessment of Stability - Part 5 Sterile Products

1 June 2017This protocol applies to small molecule products of all presentations, manufactured from non-sterile starting materials and sterilised in their final container.

Using opioids for pain relief during pregnancy

10 August 2022Opioid analgesics may be used at any stage of pregnancy at the lowest effective dose for the short-term relief of pain when other analgesics are not effective.

A Standard Protocol for Derivation and Assessment of Stability Part 4 – Parenteral Nutrition

1 June 2017To support NHS compounding units and purchasers to derive and assess stability data for pharmaceutical products (Specials and extemporaneously compounded).
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