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Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings

Acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.

Prescribing in lactose intolerance and how to identify lactose free medicines

17 February 2022Why lactose in medicines is important for healthcare professionals to consider, and how to check lactose content and identify lactose free medicines.

Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy

9 February 2022SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.

Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services

9 February 2022SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

Patient Group Direction use in remote consultations

3 February 2022Patient Group Directions (PGDs) may be used to supply medicines via remote consultations. Advice on clinical assessment and supply is provided.
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