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Using a refrigerator or freezer to store medicines

10 November 2022Appropriately chosen, well set-up, maintained and monitored fridges and freezers will ensure that medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients

Understanding why temperature management is important for medicines storage

10 November 2022Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients
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Annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook

28 October 2022Our annual output to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS.

Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies

28 October 2022There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Switching between neostigmine and pyridostigmine

25 October 2022Switching between neostigmine and pyridostigmine in myasthenia gravis requires care and application of a stepped process

Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone

18 October 2022A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.

Managing constipation in people taking clozapine

14 October 2022Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.

Managing peripheral oedema caused by calcium channel blockers

26 September 2022All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.

Assuring Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) supply

22 September 2022Sponsor pharmacy role regarding the supply assurance of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) in CTIMPs

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

21 September 2022Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.
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