The first stop for professional medicines advice

Guidance

624 results

Applied filters

Assurance of aseptic preparation of medicines

13 January 2023Updated guidance from NHSE to reflect governance and visibility of the assurance and audit of unlicensed aseptic preparation

Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration

25 January 2023Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration

Assessing the clinical impact of lactose in medicines

21 January 2025People with lactose intolerance may request lactose-free medicines although the amounts, when present as an excipient, are unlikely to cause symptoms in most.

Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet

14 August 2024We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services

9 February 2022SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

Aseptic services

All our advice relating to aseptic preparation and the safe provision of aseptic services.

Arrangements for Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services

12 November 2021Medicines procurement in England is managed through 10 regional pharmacy purchasing groups with each having a regional pharmacy procurement specialist (RPPS)

Antiplatelet suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

13 June 2024A range of antiplatelet formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.

Anticoagulant suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

13 June 2024A range of oral anticoagulant formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.