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Acute settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings

Administering

All our advice relating to administering medicines; ranging from legal mechanism frameworks through to practical administration.

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

15 July 2024Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.

Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules

17 December 2024How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

28 January 2025Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration

25 January 2023Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration

Choosing between fidaxomicin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable fidaxomicin formulary options and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable formulary options for oral vancomycin and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

22 June 2022Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.