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Managing risks associated with oxytocin infusions during labour

23 September 2024Safety strategies can minimise the risk of harms related to oxytocin infusion overdose and delayed therapy.

Managing medicines safely in clinical areas

17 December 2025Medicines-related processes in clinical areas must be designed to minimise the risk of medication errors and patient harm.

Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts

16 October 2024Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.

Medication safety

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

Embedding the safer use of insulin 

6 May 2026Implementation of national safety standards, alerts and guidance can help reduce preventable harm from insulin use.

Managing the risk of confusion between insulin products

8 June 2026Increased awareness and embedding processes for safer use may reduce the risk of mis-selection and harms associated with insulin use.

Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes

20 February 2026Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.