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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.

Managing medicines safely in pharmacy

17 December 2025Processes for ordering, storage, selection and labelling of medicines in pharmacy must be designed to minimise the risk of medication errors and patient harm.

Prescribing available HRT products

17 December 2025Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Outsourcing aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines

15 December 2025Guidance Aseptically prepared outsourced chemotherapy medicines are unlicensed medicines. The NHS Pharmaceutical QA Committee has published three guidance documents to help pharmacies to address risks…

Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD

11 December 2025The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

Inducting pharmacy procurement staff

21 November 2025Complete our induction document to support all levels of new staff working within NHS hospital pharmacy procurement teams.

Supply of aseptically prepared IMPs across legal boundaries

19 November 2025The legal and practical implications when transferring aseptically prepared Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) across legal boundaries.

Abortifacients and Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

10 November 2025This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

10 November 2025This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

10 November 2025Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.