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Legal mechanisms and contrast agents

15 July 2024Informing and supporting decision making when considering the most appropriate legal mechanism for administering contrast agents in imaging services.

Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened

17 December 2024We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.

Covert administration of medicines: legal issues

13 January 2022A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.

Swallowing difficulties

All our advice on using medicines safely and effectively in patients with swallowing difficulties.

Checking if medicines can be given with food

17 December 2024Many medicines can be given safely with a spoonful of soft food. Use the suggested resources and clinical considerations to support decision-making.

Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy

17 December 2024A consultant pharmacist will use case studies to illustrate a patient-centered approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy.

Gadobutrol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering gadobutrol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iomeprol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iomeprol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadoteric acid meglumine contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering gadoteric acid meglumine intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Prescribing and ordering available pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies

17 July 2024The availability of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies (PERTs) varies currently. Use our resources and mini-tool to find matches for licensed products.
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