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21 June 2021Moving vaccines within and between NHS organisations is subject to regulatory constraints. Senior pharmacists need to be able to advise on appropriate practice

Quality Improvement Alert - Cold Chain Management of COVID-19 Vaccines

19 May 2021An SPS quality improvement alert to highlight the requirements for safe and effective cold storage of COVID-19 vaccines

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

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Pemetrexed: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

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Cabazitaxel: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

12 March 2021Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of cabazitaxel

Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.

Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors

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Treosulfan: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

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Moving COVID-19 vaccines legally within the NHS

Quality Improvement Alert - Cold Chain Management of COVID-19 Vaccines

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

Pemetrexed: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

Cabazitaxel: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

Treosulfan: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

Using Medical Gases Appropriately

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