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Switching between aminophylline and theophylline in adults

4 July 2025Intravenous (IV) aminophylline is used in emergency respiratory conditions. We provide guidance on switching between oral theophylline and IV aminophylline.

Oral benzodiazepines and choosing equivalent doses

2 July 2025Equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines to diazepam are not exact. Consider these factors before switching.

Safer use of time critical medicines

1 July 2025Sharing what has been learnt so far from the national safer use of time critical medicines programme, including improvement interventions. 1 July 2025.

Risk assessment of preparation of monoclonal antibodies

27 June 2025A systematic approach to occupational risk assessment informs decisions about safe working practices with monoclonal antibodies (mAb)

Occupational exposure to monoclonal antibodies

27 June 2025Understanding potential exposure to monoclonal antibodies (mAb) informs the occupational risk assessment

Safe handling of monoclonal antibodies

27 June 2025Considerations for occupational safety when preparing monoclonal antibodies (mAb)

SPS is going to the Quality Assurance and Technical Services Symposium

27 June 2025Bringing together NHS experts and regulators covering topics of quality assurance, quality control, good manufacturing practice and regulatory expectations.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable formulary options for oral vancomycin and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Choosing between fidaxomicin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable fidaxomicin formulary options and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Preventing harm from incorrect vinca alkaloid administration

13 June 2025Vinca alkaloids can cause paralysis and death if given by the wrong route. Understand how to reduce the risk to patients.