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New Medicines News April 2022
5 May 2022
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings
3 May 2022
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Guidance on strategies for the safe application of transdermal patches to reduce the risk of medication errors in healthcare settings.
Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: April 2022
27 April 2022
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An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more
Assessing if individuals with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
7 April 2022
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Factors to consider when deciding if the risk of shunt infections due to transient bacteraemia from invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine prophylaxis.
Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: March 2022
6 April 2022
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An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more
Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: February 2022
7 March 2022
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An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more
Local authority delegation of the authorisation of Patient Group Directions to CCGs using a Section 75 partnership agreement
7 March 2022
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This summary explains why it is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of PGDs to a CCG using a Section 75 partnership agreement.
New Medicines News February 2022
3 March 2022
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
New Medicines News January 2022
3 February 2022
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
Medication Safety Evidence Summaries: January 2022
3 February 2022
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An observatory of the latest medicines safety information including national patient safety alerts, MHRA Drug Safety updates and more
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