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We publish recommendations and resources, together with a host of other material for the benefit of our users.

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New Medicines News

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

SPS Horizon Scanning

Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.

Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for impetigo

SPS protocol template (registered pharmacists and in a registered pharmacy) and PGD template for the supply of hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for localised impetigo

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.

Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.

Clarithromycin for impetigo

SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for widespread impetigo in penicillin allergy.

Flucloxacillin for impetigo

SPS PGD template for the supply of flucloxacillin for widespread impetigo.

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SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: case based discussions

Recordings of case-based discussions about structured medication reviews (SMRs) in problematic polypharmacy, each focussing on a different condition.

Shelf lives of aseptically prepared medicines in NRFit syringes

Provision of intrathecal and epidural injections in NRFit syringes may involve extrapolation of stability data from luer lock systems

SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: insomnia focus

Expert pharmacists used a case study to illustrate a patient centred and holistic approach to SMRs for patients prescribed medicines for insomnia.

Influenza vaccine written instruction template for adoption

An influenza written instruction template is published annually for adoption by organisations providing flu vaccination to employees

Contraception: resources to support clinical decisions

Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information on medicines for contraception and reproductive health

How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?

Advice on considerations when providing dental treatment, and the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could cause problems during dental treatment.

New Medicines News

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

Prescribing co-codamol and switching analgesics for pain relief

The supply of co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets is limited until July 2026. Actions are being taken nationally and locally to manage the shortage.

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New Medicines News

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

SPS Horizon Scanning

Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.

Medication Safety Update

A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Articles, Research and audits

Northern Pharmacy Technical Services Workforce Project Report

A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England

Wholesale distribution authorisation audits

A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations

Auditing Patient Group Directions

SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study

Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

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