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Supplying medicines and medical devices: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Supply of medicines by dentists and dental care professionals depends on the class of medicine, legal mechanism used and requires a local governance framework.

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.

Purchasing Specials

30 November 2023Factors to consider when purchasing Specials and imported unlicensed medicines from commercial manufacturers

Making unlicensed medicines

30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances

Governance principles for unlicensed medicines

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

Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments

28 November 2023We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.

Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders

28 November 2023Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.

Managing pharmaceutical waste

1 September 2023Guidance and principles for managing waste generated from the use of medicines.

Identifying types of pharmaceutical waste and disposal containers

1 September 2023Guidance on the appropriate container to use when disposing pharmaceutical waste.

Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste

1 September 2023Classification of sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste and guidance on the appropriate disposal containers to use.