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Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

2 June 2025Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in End of Life Care.

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

1 May 2024Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.

Implementing self-administration of medicines

18 November 2024Individuals receiving healthcare should be supported to continue to self-administer existing/new medications unless there are reasons why they are unable to

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

2 January 2026Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)

29 July 2025Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.

Treating acute hypokalaemia in adults

14 August 2024Untreated hypokalaemia (low potassium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe management of potassium for acute hypokalaemia.

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

19 August 2024Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.

Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas

15 December 2025Multiple use of injectable medicines is associated with an increased risk of microbial contamination

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

10 November 2025This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD.

Self-administration of medicines

18 November 2024Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable