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Managing the risks associated with patients prescribed clozapine

28 June 2024Healthcare professionals in non-specialist services managing patients prescribed clozapine should implement safe practice principles to prevent potential harms.

Clinical considerations for patients prescribed clozapine

28 June 2024Healthcare professionals in all settings who interact with patients prescribed clozapine should be aware of clinical considerations related to its use.

Statin suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

27 June 2024A range of statin formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries

26 June 2024Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms

Pharmacy technicians working under Patient Group Directions

26 June 2024Useful resources and further information for pharmacy technicians working under PGDs

Searching for presence or absence of an excipient in medicines

24 June 2024Guidance on using the electronic medicines compendium (eMC) advanced search function, other suggested reference sources and tips for acting on search results.

Understanding excipients in medicines

24 June 2024Guidance on excipients and suggested resources to help find information to support queries about excipients and decision making is provided

Evaluating the quality of UK Manufactured Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of UK manufactured Specials

Evaluating the quality of imported Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of imported unlicensed medicines

Medication Safety Update

21 June 2024A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.