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Preventing and managing enteral feeding tube blockages

18 September 2025Learn about the strategies on preventing and managing enteral tube blockages. Liquid irrigation is the preferred management method to unblock an enteral tube.

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

18 September 2025Overview of enteral feeding tubes, medicine selection, feed interactions, administration techniques, and managing tube blockages.

Minimising risks associated with administration of injectable iron

14 August 2025Administration of injectable iron has a risk of hypersensitivity and skin staining. Mitigation strategies can help minimise harm.

Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

16 July 2025Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.

Cutting or masking transdermal patches safely

9 July 2025Cutting or masking transdermal patches is discouraged. Matrix patches can be cut if no licensed alternatives are available; reservoir patches should not be cut.

Safe handling of monoclonal antibodies

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

Choosing between fidaxomicin options

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

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

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

Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD

2 June 2025The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised

Considerations for using medicines following bariatric surgery

30 May 2025Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery that can affect the pharmacokinetics of medicines and supplements.