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Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)
2 April 2024
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Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.
Supporting system response to the ADHD medicine shortage
16 November 2023
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Practical advice for the system in response to the NatPSA for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medicines.
Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD
27 September 2023
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The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
24 January 2022
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The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs
15 July 2024
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Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.
Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
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Considerations for giving vaccine pre or post exposure during a Mpox incident.
Understanding the falsified medicines directive
9 March 2023
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An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU
Labelling requirements for medicines supplied under a PGD
9 September 2020
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Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines (POM) and Pharmacy Medicines (P) supplied under a Patient Group Direction
Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS
1 March 2022
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National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines
Moving COVID-19 vaccines legally within the NHS
21 June 2021
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Moving vaccines within and between NHS organisations is subject to regulatory constraints. Senior pharmacists need to be able to advise on appropriate practice
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