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Procurement systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
12 November 2021The Devolved Health Administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different but complementary systems for procuring medicines for acute care
Procurement of unlicensed medicines and other services managed by CMU
12 November 2021Purchasing of medicines is a complex process with many factors to consider
Procurement of licensed medicines
12 November 2021Purchasing of medicines is a complex process with many factors to consider
Pricing and contract coverage
12 November 2021Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care
Preventing errors on the medicine journey
17 December 2025A series of articles on preventing medicine errors arising from incorrect selection or handling during a medicine’s journey from purchasing to the patient.
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
24 March 2023The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
8 April 2024This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.
Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks
24 July 2024Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN
PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards
8 April 2024Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders
25 July 2025Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.