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"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market
12 November 2021
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An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market
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Access to antidotes and other medicines in the context of Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (EPRR). Advice to Chief Pharmacists in England July 2018
6 July 2018
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This page was first created on July 6th 2018. It will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.
Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals
12 November 2021
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Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PSMG
Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments
28 November 2023
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We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.
Arrangements for Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services
12 November 2021
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Medicines procurement in England is managed through 10 regional pharmacy purchasing groups with each having a regional pharmacy procurement specialist (RPPS)
Audit Tools from National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC)
2 September 2016
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The National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC) have produced a number of audit tools which are available for use locally in trusts. Trustswho have collected…
Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions
25 February 2020
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The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.
Collaborative Purchasing Organisations
12 November 2021
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