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Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules

17 December 2024How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.

Diazepam solution injection for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Resources to support medication review

17 January 2025These resources provide information and guidance that reflects the growing understanding of problematic polypharmacy and overprescribing.

Choosing medicines formulations in swallowing difficulties

17 December 2024Some adults cannot swallow tablets or capsules safely. We describe a process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets.

Pharmacogenomics: resources to support answering questions

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

Supplying Prescription Only Medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying prescription only medicines (POMs) to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams

26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine

Supplying P and GSL medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Switching between morphine and other opioids in palliative care

1 April 2025Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process.

Understanding polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing

17 January 2025We explore the causes, consequences and tools to support pharmacy professionals in managing polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing in practice.