Policy, Commissioning and Managerial

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

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

Implications of using different gas delivery devices

11 January 2023Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.

Using Medical Gases Appropriately

11 January 2023Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

12 April 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications

21 December 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland

Collaborative Purchasing Organisations

12 November 2021

Pricing and contract coverage

12 November 2021Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient 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

"Tranche" branded medicines in a competitive market

12 November 2021An explanation of branded "Tranche" Medicines in a competitive market