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Guidance for Aseptic Transfer Processes in the NHS: Addressing Sporicidal Issues

31 July 2015  Following a series of patient deaths in 2014 linked with Bacillus cereus infections (MHRA, 2014) and observations of practice and microbiological monitoring made during…

Guidance Handling of Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) and Products (Yellow Cover)

16 December 2016Variation in practice underlined the need for an evidence-based guideline for handling mAbs that was suited to all those providing care to NHS patients.

Guidance

We have used combinations of published evidence, accepted practice and expertise to produce a range of advice and recommendations across the fields of pharmacy.

Governance principles for unlicensed medicines

30 November 2023Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.

Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications

13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland

Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.

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.

Gentamicin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Gentamicin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
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Ganciclovir: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

13 November 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of Ganciclovir

Gadoxetate disodium contrast agent

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