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Considerations when switching between solid doses and liquids

13 September 2023Bioavailability, release profile and licensed uses are some of the considerations needed when changing between solid dose and liquid formulations.

Considerations when choosing an alternative antidepressant

17 February 2023Consider the risks associated with switching an antidepressant for depression, the patient's individual circumstances and when to seek specialist advice.

Considerations for using medicines following bariatric surgery

31 March 2022Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.

Considerations for developing national PGD templates

3 January 2024Decisions to develop PGD templates under the national Medicines Governance Do Once Programme depend on a variety of factors and advice on exclusions is given.

Conducting a medication incident investigation

15 December 2022Practical guidance to support those undertaking medication incident investigations

Computer Systems Validation (Yellow Cover)

29 July 2013This document is based on the North West Guidance Document on Computer Systems Validation. The Orange Guide 2002 Annex 11 introduced a requirement for validation…

Complex medication regimens: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where complex regimens (capability) have been identified as a factor

Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

22 June 2022Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.

Communication opportunities to improve medication safety

15 December 2022Effective communication allows for timely responses to new and emerging medication risks and the sharing of potential safety solutions.

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.
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