Procurement
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Managing medicines inventory
13 January 2026Approaches to maintain accurate medicines inventory and investigate incorrect stock levels by secondary care pharmacy procurement teams.
Navigating a potential supply issue
12 January 2026Recommendations for secondary care pharmacy procurement teams to follow before escalating a supply issue or shortage to the SPS Regional Procurement Team.
Prescribing available epidural infusion bags
22 December 2025The availability of epidural bags will fluctuate over the coming weeks and months. See the current list of available products which will be updated regularly.
Purchasing for safety
17 December 2025Understanding principles of purchasing for safety can support the safer use of medicines. Consideration of these principles in practice can minimise harms.
Outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition
16 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition, consider risks to patient safety.
Outsourcing outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy
15 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared OPAT, consider risks to patient safety
Outsourcing aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines
15 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines, consider risks to patient safety
Biosimilar and key generic medicines – December 2025 update
10 December 2025An update about biosimilar and key generic medicines to support system planning and mobilisation.
Navigating medicine supply issues in secondary care
27 November 2025Explore causes, national processes, and local strategies for effectively managing medicine supply issues in secondary care.
Understanding the new pharmacy procurement induction programme
8 October 2025Launch of the SPS pharmacy procurement induction programme, its purpose, use, and a demonstration. For procurement staff and education & senior pharmacy leads.