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9 July 2025

Biosimilar and key generic medicines July 2025 update

9 July 2025An update supporting system implementation of biosimilar and key generic medicines. 9 July 2025.

Cutting or masking transdermal patches safely

9 July 2025Cutting or masking transdermal patches is discouraged. Matrix patches can be cut if no licensed alternatives are available; reservoir patches should not be cut.

Managing problems when using transdermal patches

9 July 2025Guidance on adhesion, skin reactions, missing, omitted or delayed application, dosing intervals, switching, accidental exposure, and MRI scan considerations.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

9 July 2025Practical guidance for safe application, monitoring, removal, disposal, documentation and storage of transdermal patches to reduce risk of medication errors.

Hydromorphone: informing intrathecal risk assessment

8 July 2025Hydromorphone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Written Instruction Template FINAL draft 25 26 non-NHSLA May 25 Accessible · 70.09 KB

8 July 2025

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

7 July 2025GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

Using written instructions in occupational health services

7 July 2025Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.