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Pharmacogenomics: resources to support answering questions

21 March 2025Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about pharmacogenomics.

Ex-Vivo (cell based) GMO Gene Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

20 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmacy expertise prior to an organisation implementing Ex-Vivo genetically modified organism (GMO) Gene Therapy.

In-Vivo GMO Gene Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

20 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmacy expertise prior to an organisation implementing In-Vivo Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Gene Therapy.

Individually labelled medicines in residential custodial settings

11 March 2025Advice on using individually labelled medicines rather than stock medication for residential custodial settings.

Preparing for audits and inspections of aseptic services

10 March 2025Careful planning ensures maximum benefit for both the auditee and auditor

Vitamin D deficiency: treatment during pregnancy

5 March 2025Use oral vitamin D therapy to manage vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. It is important to prescribe an appropriate formulation and dose.

Haemorrhoids: treatment during pregnancy

4 March 2025Use non-pharmacological treatment for the management of haemorrhoids during pregnancy. If insufficient use a topical haemorrhoidal preparation.

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

4 March 2025Guidance on advising people who occasionally miss a scheduled dose of a regular medicine, including information sources and advice for high-risk medicines.

Personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy

4 March 2025A consultant pharmacist used case studies to illustrate a patient-centered approach to deprescribing in patients with problematic polypharmacy.

Internal audit in aseptic services

3 March 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on internal audit in aseptic services.