Medicines Safety

Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: September 2022

28 September 2022An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more

Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics

21 September 2022Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.

Safety considerations when using Vitamin D

7 September 2022Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm

Differences between metolazone preparations and safety considerations

7 September 2022Healthcare professionals involved in the use of metolazone need to be aware of the differences between licensed and unlicensed products to ensure safe care

Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: August 2022

6 September 2022An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more

Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: July 2022

5 September 2022An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more

Primary Care Discussions (‘On the couch’): Medication Safety in Primary Care

1 September 2022This is an ‘on the couch’ webinar with national medication safety experts and primary care pharmacy staff in conversation.

Choosing an injectable medicine for intrathecal administration

11 August 2022The intrathecal route is a high risk route of administration. It is essential to consider the properties of the medicinal product when assessing the risk

Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: June 2022

4 July 2022An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more

Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: May 2022

29 May 2022An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more.

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