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Treating acute hypomagnesaemia in adults

19 December 2024Untreated hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe use of magnesium for acute hypomagnesaemia.

Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules

17 December 2024How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.

Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid

17 December 2024Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.

Thickening liquid medicines

17 December 2024Liquid medicines should not be thickened routinely. It is difficult to check fluid consistency and this can affect whether the medicine is swallowed safely.

Using generic liposomal amphotericin B

13 September 2024Learn about differences between generic Amphotericin B Tillomed Liposomal and Amphotericin B Gilead Liposomal, previously branded AmBisome.

Treating acute hypokalaemia in adults

14 August 2024Untreated hypokalaemia (low potassium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe management of potassium for acute hypokalaemia.

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

15 July 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.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)

2 April 2024Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (H to O)