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Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020 · A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012

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Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020

19 December 2019 · This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…

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Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity

18 September 2018 · The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…

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Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018

30 July 2018 · The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…

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Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

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Responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines

Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and individuals during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)

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Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies

There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Paediatrics · 28 October 2022

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.

Paracetamol · 21 September 2022

Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.

Tobramycin · 22 June 2022

Considerations for using medicines following bariatric surgery

Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.

Gastrointestinal disorders · 31 March 2022

Specific advice for using medicines following bariatric surgery

There is some evidence on the effect of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) on specific medicines which may inform prescribing decisions for those patients.

Gastrointestinal disorders · 31 March 2022

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

A knowledge of the different types of enteral feeding tube is important when recommending options for medicines administration

Swallowing difficulties · 8 March 2022

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