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Using food supplements
26 August 2025Food supplements have a place in therapy. We explain when using a food supplement may be appropriate and how to assess the risks.
Understanding food supplements
26 August 2025Food supplements are manufactured and regulated differently to medicines. Understanding the differences informs safe and appropriate treatment decisions.
Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes
2 May 2025Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.
Managing PGDs following organisational change
30 April 2025Advice on the management of PGDs when organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider to ensure safe care and good governance
Supplying medicines and medical devices: advice for dental teams
26 March 2025Supply of medicines by dentists and dental care professionals depends on the class of medicine, legal mechanism used and requires a local governance framework.
Purchasing Specials
30 November 2023Factors to consider when purchasing Specials and imported unlicensed medicines from commercial manufacturers
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances
Governance principles for unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.
Answers to frequently asked questions about Evergreen Assessments
28 November 2023We have provided guidance on the recurrent themes or topics of enquiry raised, to support implementation of the Evergreen assessment process.
Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders
28 November 2023Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.