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Product Risk Assessment Tools

15 March 2016Product risk assessment tools to support NHS organisations to identify risk resultant from medicinal product presentation.

Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies

10 August 2023There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Practice support for the Medication Safety Officer (MSO)

15 December 2022An infrastructure of support opportunities exists that MSOs should utilise to deliver their role most effectively

Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas

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

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.

Medication safety across the system: time critical medicines

28 June 2023Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on time critical medicines; inspiring partnership across the system.

Medication Safety Update

26 November 2025A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Medication Safety

Resources, guidance and support to assess and improve medication safety culture, strategy and policy within the healthcare system.

Managing the risks of using liquid oral phenobarbital

2 November 2023Minimising the risk of confusion between phenobarbital liquid formulations and awareness of alcohol content may prevent harms.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

17 April 2025Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.