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Cutting or masking transdermal patches safely

9 July 2025Cutting or masking transdermal patches is discouraged. Matrix patches can be cut if no licensed alternatives are available; reservoir patches should not be cut.

Managing problems when using transdermal patches

9 July 2025Guidance on adhesion, skin reactions, missing, omitted or delayed application, dosing intervals, switching, accidental exposure, and MRI scan considerations.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

9 July 2025Practical guidance for safe application, monitoring, removal, disposal, documentation and storage of transdermal patches to reduce risk of medication errors.

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

7 July 2025GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

Using written instructions in occupational health services

7 July 2025Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.

Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

7 July 2025PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Occupational health services (OHS) and medicines mechanisms

7 July 2025Various legal mechanisms can be used to supply and/or administer medicines within OHS. We explain some practical applications within this series.

Health and Justice Medicines Optimisation 2025 Update

3 July 2025Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services. 3 July 2025

Influenza vaccine written instruction templates for adoption

2 July 2025Two influenza written instruction templates are published annually; one for NHS bodies and Local Authorities and one for independent/other providers.