Aseptic services

Submitting iQAAPS Quality Indicators (QIs)

14 August 2025Guidance for Accountable Pharmacists on submission of quality indicators (QI) for NHS Section 10 aseptic preparation activities using the iQAAPS system.

Understanding iQAAPS

14 August 2025An introduction to the iQAAPS system, with information on how to access the system, find training resources and support contacts

Supervising pharmacy aseptic services clean rooms

10 September 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on clean room supervision.

Cytarabine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

5 August 2025Cytarabine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Amikacin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

5 August 2025Amikacin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Change management in pharmacy aseptic services

20 August 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on managing change in pharmacy aseptic services.

Hydromorphone: informing intrathecal risk assessment

8 July 2025Hydromorphone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Fluorescein: informing intrathecal risk assessment

8 July 2025Fluorescein products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

SPS is going to the Quality Assurance and Technical Services Symposium

27 June 2025Bringing together NHS experts & regulators covering quality assurance & control, good manufacturing practice & regulatory expectations. 23-24 September 2025

Preventing harm from incorrect vinca alkaloid administration

13 June 2025Vinca alkaloids can cause paralysis and death if given by the wrong route. Understand how to reduce the risk to patients.

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