Guidance

Ziconotide: informing intrathecal risk assessment

16 May 2025Ziconotide products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Writing a PGD

30 July 2024Writing a PGD is a multi-step process, requiring input from all members of the PGD development team.

Worksheet design and aseptic processing control

23 April 2025A bite size learning event on worksheet design and processing control in pharmacy aseptic services. 23 May 2025.

Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing

22 February 2022Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.

Why breastfeeding is important and how pharmacy can help

4 December 2020Pharmacy professionals can help ensure breastfeeding can continue whilst medicines are used. We guide on how to undertake this role.

Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid

17 December 2024Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.

When not to use a PGD

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an alternative legal framework is applied.

When PGDs can be used

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are a suitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an appropriate legal framework for service provision.

What’s new in medicines mechanisms and governance PGDs

13 May 2025An update for those involved in medicines governance including managing PGDs and other medicine mechanisms in practice. 13 May 2025.

What factors to consider when advising on medicines suitable for a Halal diet?

24 August 2020The aim of this document is to increase awareness of the term ‘Halal’ in relation to medication and to direct readers towards further sources of…

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