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Managing Controlled Drugs (CD) waste
23 December 2025Legislation and regulation governing the waste management of controlled drugs (CDs).
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances
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
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.
Identifying types of pharmaceutical waste and disposal containers
23 December 2025Guidance on the appropriate container to use when disposing pharmaceutical waste.
Governance principles for unlicensed medicines
17 July 2024Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.
Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications
21 December 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
Explaining the licensed status of medicines
17 September 2025Medicines may be licensed or unlicensed. Some substances that look like medicines may not be legally classed as medicines
Delegating PGD authorisation by a Local Authority
8 April 2024It is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of Patient Group Directions using a Section 75 partnership agreement.
Collaborative Purchasing Organisations
12 November 2021