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Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

19 August 2024Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.

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Prescribing available epidural infusion bags

22 December 2025The availability of epidural bags will fluctuate over the coming weeks and months. See the current list of available products which will be updated regularly.

Operating as an NHS clinical trial site post EU Exit

11 February 2026A summary of the implications of the UKs exit from the EU for clinical trial sites for both IMP and ATIMPs, including supply to and from Northern Ireland.

Outsourcing ATIMP storage or preparation across legal boundaries

11 February 2026Guidance on the considerations for pharmacy clinical trial sites outsourcing activities involved in the delivery of ATIMPs.

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

10 November 2025This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD.

Labelling medicines supplied without a prescription

18 August 2025Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines and Pharmacy medicines supplied under a patient group direction or legal exemption.

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

28 January 2025Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

12 April 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

Understanding the falsified medicines directive

9 March 2023An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU