Policy, Commissioning and Managerial

Making unlicensed medicines

30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances

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

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