Safety in Pregnancy
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Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services
23 December 2025SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium
23 December 2025SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection
Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services
22 December 2025SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for caesarean section by registered midwives.
Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
18 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Considerations and interactions with GLP-1 receptor agonists
12 November 2025Signposting key risks and interactions of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and weight management.
Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
11 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.
The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy
15 July 2025Prescribing in pregnancy requires balancing maternal and fetal risks. This guidance outlines key risks and principles to ensure safe, informed decisions.
Conducting a medicines risk assessment in pregnancy
15 July 2025The questions asked should provide information on factors that are critical to the risk assessment for each individual pregnancy.
Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy
15 July 2025SPS and other resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.
Pain: treatment during pregnancy
3 April 2025A summary of pharmacological options commonly used to treat pain in primary care.