Medication Safety

Using the Medication Safety Update effectively

25 January 2023Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety

Practice support for the Medication Safety Officer (MSO)

11 May 2026An infrastructure of support opportunities exists that MSOs should utilise to deliver their role most effectively

Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults

6 September 2024Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.

Responding to medication safety alerts and notifications

15 December 2022Healthcare professionals responsible for medication safety in their organisation must deliver an appropriate response to safety alerts

Purchasing for safety

17 December 2025Understanding principles of purchasing for safety can support the safer use of medicines. Consideration of these principles in practice can minimise harms.

Developing opioid safety across a system

2 June 2025Strategies and signposting to support safer use of opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain.

MSATS - Safe Use of DOACs

30 October 2024Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of DOACs; inspiring partnership across the system.

Benztropine injection for acute dystonic reactions

20 May 2026SPS has developed this resource to support healthcare professionals in managing the discontinuation of procyclidine injection.

Implementing self-administration of medicines

17 April 2026Individuals receiving healthcare should be supported to continue to self-administer existing/new medications unless there are reasons why they are unable to

Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits

28 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.