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Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine
26 September 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine
20 September 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 3 (THREE) Concentrate vaccine
19 May 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty 3 micrograms/dose concentrate vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.
Understanding the characteristics of Spikevax Original/Omicron BA.4-5 vaccine
4 May 2023
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An overview of the Spikevax Original/Omicron BA.4-5 vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Submitting iQAAPS Quality Indicators (QIs)
13 April 2023
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Guidance for Accountable Pharmacists on submission of Quality Indicators (QI) for NHS Section 10 aseptic preparation activities using the iQAAPS system.
Understanding the characteristics of VidPrevtyn Beta
27 March 2023
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An overview of the VidPrevtyn Beta vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty Original / Omicron BA.4-5 vaccine
27 March 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty Original / Omicron BA4. 4-5 vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Assurance of aseptic preparation of medicines
13 January 2023
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Updated guidance from NHSE to reflect governance and visibility of the assurance and audit of unlicensed aseptic preparation
Understanding iQAAPS
13 January 2023
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An introduction to the iQAAPS system, with information on how to access the system, find training resources and support contacts
Closing clinical trials
12 December 2022
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Sponsor pharmacy responsibilities during trial closure and the final monitoring visit
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