10 November 2022 · Appropriately chosen, well set-up, maintained and monitored fridges and freezers will ensure that medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients
10 November 2022 · Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients
28 October 2022 · There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
18 October 2022 · A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.
14 October 2022 · Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.
26 September 2022 · All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
21 September 2022 · Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.