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Medicines Tools

Medicines Supply Tool
Latest information on supply issues, actions to take, alternatives to use, and expected resolution dates. Content provided by DHSC and MVA team, NHS England.
Medicines supply
Medicines Monitoring
Summarised recommendations and guidance for medicines requiring monitoring to save you time when you're making monitoring decisions with patients
Monitoring
Medicines in Compliance Aids Stability Tool
Information on stability for tablets and capsules to help create MCAs for patients. Find entries and then build and print lists specific to your MCA.
Medicines in compliance aids
Refrigerated medicines stability tool
Advice on whether refrigerated medicines can or can’t be used after exposure to out-of-range temperatures. Find entries and build and print lists.
Fridge medicines
Stability Information for Aseptic Services
Information on drug stability to help users make an informed decision on the shelf life for products prepared within aseptic facilities.
Key Molecule Expenditure
View how your organisation is performing for a number of key molecules and compare your performance with others.

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