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Outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition

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Topics: Aseptic servicesProcurementUnlicensed medicines

When outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition, consider risks to patient safety.

Guidance

Aseptically prepared outsourced parenteral nutrition is unlicensed. The NHS Pharmaceutical QA Committee has published three guidance documents to help pharmacies to address risks associated with outsourcing.

Additional advice about purchasing unlicensed medicines can be found in our series of articles on Understanding unlicensed medicines (SPS page).

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