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Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes

11 October 2024Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing an independent second check to a medication process.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Understanding why temperature management is important for medicines storage

10 November 2022Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients

Temperature management for medicines storage video

8 November 2024A short video about temperature controlled storage of medicines

Fluorescein: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Fluorescein products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

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

Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries

26 June 2024Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms

Patient Specific Directions (PSD)

10 June 2020This article describes Patient Specific Directions and the requirements for their writing and use

Assessment and storage of medicines for the self-administration

25 January 2023Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration

Responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and individuals during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)
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