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Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children
10 August 2023
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A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Standard Service Areas
12 April 2019
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In March 2018 NHMC approved a list of standard service areas which will be incorporated into version 6 of the national KPI dataset. Homecare providers…
How should dentists prescribe, store, order and dispose of controlled drugs?
6 June 2016
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This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled drug legislation relevant to primary care dental practice. Includes prescribing for NHS and private patients, ordering/requisitioning, storage and…
Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids
1 April 2025
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Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent daily dose.
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
28 January 2025
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Buccal midazolam for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
23 October 2025
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SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Semi-acute settings and transcribing
28 January 2025
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings
Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing
28 January 2025
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input
Offender healthcare settings and transcribing
28 January 2025
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in offender healthcare settings
Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions
9 January 2024
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Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry
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