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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
How should haem arginate (human hemin) be administered in the management of acute porphyria?
29 November 2018
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The recommended dose for haem arginate is 3mg/kg (to a maximum of 250mg) once daily for 4 consecutive days. It should be administered as an…
Magnesium sulfate injection: converting between millimoles, milligrams and percentage w/v.
29 March 2019
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This Medicines Q&A aims to help minimise the risks involved with administering intravenous (IV) magnesium sulfate, by providing equivalences between the different units used for…
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…
Administration of depot antipsychotic injections during COVID-19 in stable adult patients
16 April 2020
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During COVID-19, minimise unnecessary visits, and consider short term and long term management options for individuals self-isolating or symptomatic
Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 August 2020
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Questions are frequently asked around the use of Patient Group Direction (PGDs) use in End of Life Care (EoLC). As with any other patient pathway…
Products in use intrathecally - Version 3 (January 2019)
6 November 2020
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The table is a compilation of products in-use intrathecally within the NHS. This was originally compiled in December 2014 and was updated in January 2019…
Using chloramphenicol eye products in children under 2 years
29 April 2021
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Chloramphenicol eye drops that contain boron or borates (borax or boric acid) can be safely used in children under 2 years where indicated.
Safety of Injectable Medicines
13 March 2019
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A discussion of the risk and mitigations associated with injectable medicines
Supply and/or administration of abortifacients under Patient Group Directions
14 September 2020
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This Q&A advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.
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