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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.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

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

Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines

21 January 2025A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

2 June 2025This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

2 June 2025This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label').

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.

Managing problems when using transdermal patches

17 November 2025Guidance on adhesion, skin reactions, missing, omitted or delayed application, dosing intervals, switching, accidental exposure, and MRI scan considerations.

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.

Knowing the types of enteral tube

18 September 2025This article covers types of enteral feeding tubes and factors affecting drug delivery, classified by tube terminal end location, bore size, and material.

Choosing medicines for enteral tube administration

18 September 2025A stepwise approach to choosing medicines for enteral tube administration.