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Using food supplements
5 September 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.
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.
Understanding unlicensed medicines
13 May 2025An understanding of the different types of unlicensed medicine will help in meeting patients' special clinical needs
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
Purchasing Specials
5 February 2025Factors to consider when purchasing Specials and imported unlicensed medicines from commercial manufacturers
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.
Governance principles for unlicensed medicines
17 July 2024Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.
Using unlicensed medicines
27 June 2024The decision to use an unlicensed medicine is a shared responsibility and must meet the patient's special clinical need.
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances