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Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding

15 February 2024Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Primary care discussions: progressing as a pharmacy professional

13 February 2024Practical wisdom from a GP partner pharmacist about building relationships and resilience in primary care, speaking from personal experience.

P and GSL medicines with PGDs

12 February 2024Understanding where PGDs can and cannot be used for the supply and/or administration of P and GSL medicines helps ensure correct legal mechanisms in practice.

When not to use a PGD

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an alternative legal framework is applied.

When PGDs can be used

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are a suitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an appropriate legal framework for service provision.

Introduction to PGDs

12 February 2024Understand what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and how it is used in clinical practice.

Outsourcing ATIMP Handling: A Template Technical Agreement

7 February 2024A Template Technical Agreement for outsourcing the Receipt, Storage, Preparation and Onward Supply of ATIMPs for Clinical Trial Sites

Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding

6 February 2024Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Requirements for Governance and Preparation of Gene Therapy

6 February 2024Practical advice for centres implementing Gene Therapies detailing Governance requirements and optimal preparation location decision making support.

Preparing to use natalizumab biosimilar

6 February 2024Natalizumab biosimilar needs planning. Ensure you are familiar with the area and then develop an implementation plan working with the multidisciplinary team.