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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

Acute settings and transcribing

22 February 2022Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings

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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19 vaccines.

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

16 April 2020During COVID-19, minimise unnecessary visits, and consider short term and long term management options for individuals self-isolating or symptomatic

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

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 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 fidaxomicin options

20 October 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.