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All our advice relating to administering medicines; ranging from legal mechanism frameworks through to practical administration.

Treating acute hypomagnesaemia in adults

19 December 2024Untreated hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe use of magnesium for acute hypomagnesaemia.

Administering a medicine through an enteral feeding tube

9 February 2026Learn about how to give medicine through an enteral feeding tube, including water type, syringe size, and key steps for administration.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

11 February 2026Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

10 November 2025Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

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

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.

Responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines

18 November 2024Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and individuals during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)

Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration

17 January 2025Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

28 January 2025Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.