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About SPS Cytotoxic Drug and Biopharmaceutical Stability monographs and advice

24 August 2020Validated stability data ensures products compounded by cytotoxic reconstitution processes within aseptic units are safe for patients

Administering COVID-19 vaccines to children and young people

19 August 2021Information on administering COVID-19 vaccines to children and young people. Applies to all vaccines.

Administering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals at extremes of bodyweight

27 January 2021Information on vaccine administration and priority schedule for individuals at extremes of bodyweight. Applies to all vaccines.

Administration of depot antipsychotic injections during COVID-19 in stable adult patients

16 April 2020This page gives advice on the administration of depot antipsychotic injections during COVID-19

Ambient storage of refrigerated ITU medicines during COVID-19

30 April 2020Information to support the storage of refrigerated ITU medicines outside a fridge in appropriate situations.

Can magnesium sulfate be given subcutaneously?

26 September 2019This Medicines Q&A (updated Aug 2019) evaluates the limited information available on the subcutaneous administration of magnesium sulfate.

Can potassium be given by subcutaneous infusion?

30 April 2019This Medicines Q&A considers whether potassium can be administered subcutaneously to patients receiving fluid replacement by hypodermoclysis

Can small volume intramuscular injections be given to patients taking oral anticoagulants?

17 September 2018This 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…

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 May 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving vancomycin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.

Dealing with spillages and breakages of COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech at PCN Designated Sites

11 December 2020Standard Operating Procedure for PCN designated sites for dealing with spillages or breakages of the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech