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NHS prescription charges for PGDs or HMR 2012 exemptions
16 September 2024This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD or an exemption to the HMR 2012.
Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience
31 July 2021Using data, following guidance, and checking systems and flow rates for Medical Gas Pipelines and Oxygen Supply Resilience
Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership
31 July 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic
Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste
23 December 2025Classification of sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste and guidance on the appropriate disposal containers to use.
Managing pharmaceutical waste
23 December 2025Guidance and principles for managing waste generated from the use of medicines.
Managing medicines safely in pharmacy
17 December 2025Processes for ordering, storage, selection and labelling of medicines in pharmacy must be designed to minimise the risk of medication errors and patient harm.
Managing medicines safely in clinical areas
17 December 2025Medicines-related processes in clinical areas must be designed to minimise the risk of medication errors and patient harm.
Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand
8 June 2023Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes
8 April 2024There are requirements for all PGDs to be resigned or reauthorised after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates
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