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Handling of COVID-19 vaccines

26 March 2025Our COVID-19 vaccines guidance has been revised for Spring 2025; we signpost to sources of useful information

Somatic Cell Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

25 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmaceutical expertise prior to an organisation implementing Somatic Cell Therapy Product.

Pharmacogenomics: resources to support answering questions

21 March 2025Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about pharmacogenomics.

Ex-Vivo (cell based) GMO Gene Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

20 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmacy expertise prior to an organisation implementing Ex-Vivo genetically modified organism (GMO) Gene Therapy.

In-Vivo GMO Gene Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

20 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmacy expertise prior to an organisation implementing In-Vivo Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Gene Therapy.

Supporting people with sight loss in managing their medicines

20 March 2025Guidance for pharmacy staff about how to support people with sight loss in using their medicines and accessing pharmacy services.

Individually labelled medicines in residential custodial settings

11 March 2025Advice on using individually labelled medicines rather than stock medication for residential custodial settings.

Preparing for audits and inspections of aseptic services

10 March 2025Careful planning ensures maximum benefit for both the auditee and auditor

Vitamin D deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

5 March 2025Use oral vitamin D therapy to manage vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. It is important to prescribe an appropriate formulation and dose.

Haemorrhoids: treatment during pregnancy

4 March 2025Use non-pharmacological treatment for the management of haemorrhoids during pregnancy. If insufficient use a topical haemorrhoidal preparation.