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Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018
30 July 2018
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The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…
What is the evidence for the use of Low Molecular Weight Heparins for the prophylaxis of travel-related thrombosis?
4 September 2018
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This Medicines Q&A evaluates the evidence for using low molecular weight heparins for the prevention of travel-related venous thromboembolism
Can small volume intramuscular injections be given to patients taking oral anticoagulants?
17 September 2018
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This Medicines Q&A discusses the potential risks associated with the administration of small volume IM injections to patients taking oral anticoagulants. It has been partially…
Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity
18 September 2018
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The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…
The Future of Aseptic Pharmacy Services in England: Report on Phase 1 of the NHSI Review (Feb 2019 v.2)
11 February 2019
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A key recommendation from Lord Carter’s report “Operational productivity and performance in English NHS acute hospitals: Unwarranted variations” is to shift the balance of activity…
HC(76)9 Addition of Drugs to IV Fluids (The Breckenridge Report) DHSS 1976
2 April 2019
Rapid Over Infusion of Parenteral Nutrition
18 April 2019
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The national patient safety team have issued an update to Patient Safety Alert NHS/PSA/W/2017/005 – Risk of severe harm and death from infusing total parenteral…
Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020
19 December 2019
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This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…
Off-label or unlicensed products and Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 exemptions
8 January 2020
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The below summary details the legal position regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/ unlicenced products under Schedule 17 of the HMR 2012
Suitability of BBraun NRFit Lock Syringes with BBraun NRFit Syringe Caps for storage of injectable medicines
20 January 2020
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The NHS Pharmaceutical Aseptic Services Group published its requirements for the introduction of NRFit neuraxial syringes and caps for the purposes of drug storage on…
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