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Managing high value medicines
13 January 2026Medicines can be seen as a liability or an asset. High value medicines should have regular stock checks to ensure stock holding is accurate.
Monitoring slow moving stock and rarely used medicines
13 January 2026It is important to hold medicines in date and identify where usage of medicines has changed or are only required on an irregular basis.
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.
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 aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines
15 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines, consider risks to patient safety
Outsourcing outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy
15 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared OPAT, consider risks to patient safety
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.
Medicines shortages leaflets and posters
24 November 2025Leaflets and posters for patients and healthcare professionals on impact and management of medicines supply issues. Print to use in surgeries and pharmacies.