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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.
Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
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Considerations for giving vaccine pre or post exposure during a Mpox incident.
Considerations when prescribing guanfacine
16 November 2023
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Prescribing guidance for guanfacine to support healthcare professionals during the medicine supply disruption.
Considerations when prescribing modified-release methylphenidate
16 November 2023
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Guidance on the pharmacokinetic differences between modified-release methylphenidate products and clinical implications.
Guidance on Managing The Sourcing and Supply of Ready-to-Administer Chemotheraphy Doses for the NHS (Yellow Cover)
5 December 2016
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This document is aimed at staff in UK NHS hospitals considering or already sourcing their supply of chemotherapy as ready-to-administer doses.
Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs
16 March 2021
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Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.
Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS
1 March 2022
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National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines
Labelling requirements for medicines supplied under a PGD
9 September 2020
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Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines (POM) and Pharmacy Medicines (P) supplied under a Patient Group Direction
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
24 January 2022
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The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
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