Supply

Prescribing available epidural infusion bags

2 December 2025Epidural infusion bags availability varies currently. Check for available licensed and unlicensed products to keep up to date.

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.

Inducting pharmacy procurement staff

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

Rarely used medicines - How to view them on RxInfo

19 September 2025A guide to support on-call staff in locating supplies of rarely used medicines out of hours.

Prescribing available HRT products

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

Labelling medicines supplied without a prescription

18 August 2025Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines and Pharmacy medicines supplied under a patient group direction or legal exemption.

Mutual aid – understanding best practice principles

15 July 2025Our advice to help NHS procurement teams understand when mutual aid is appropriate and how to request this.

Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams

26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine

Supplying medical devices: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying medical devices directly to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Supplying P and GSL medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.