Administering

Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing

28 January 2025Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.

Why and how medicines are given with soft food or thickened fluid

17 December 2024Giving medicines with food or fluid may be needed for people with swallowing difficulties or for covert administration. Practical advice is provided.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

5 May 2026Practical guidance for safe application, monitoring, removal, disposal, documentation and storage of transdermal patches to reduce risk of medication errors.

Using the Medicines Compliance Aid Stability Tool

29 April 2026Guidance to support using information in the Medicines Compliance Aid (MCA) Stability Tool

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children

3 March 2026Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.

Using St Mark’s electrolyte solution

12 June 2024St Mark’s solution is an oral rehydration solution, which maintains fluid balance in conditions like short bowel syndrome. We guide on preparation and use.

Use of injectable medicines for multiple doses

27 May 2026Using injectable medicines for multiple doses increases the risk of contamination, error and patient harm.

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

5 May 2026This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Understanding why PGDs cannot be used for dose adjustments

5 January 2026This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration

28 January 2025Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.