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All our advice relating to specific dosing recommendations.

Administering

All our advice relating to administering medicines; ranging from legal mechanism frameworks through to practical administration.

Patient Group Directions

Understand when and how to use Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for the supply and/or administration of medicines; supporting service delivery and patient care.

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

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

Questions to ask when giving advice on medicines and breastfeeding

4 December 2020Information should be gathered on both the mother and the infant. Questions are provided to help determine clinical details

Information resources for advice on medicines and breastfeeding

4 December 2020SPS and other resources can help pharmacy professionals give advice on use of medicines during breastfeeding
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Management of Particulate Contamination of Aseptically Prepared Products - NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee Guidance Note

24 November 2020Management of Particulate Contamination of Aseptically Prepared Products – NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee Guidance Note
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Irinotecan: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

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