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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.

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.

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.

Managing dosage adjustments for prescribed medicines

23 January 2025Advice on managing medicines that may require dosage adjustments after they have been prescribed.

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.

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

12 April 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

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

Inducting pharmacy procurement staff

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

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.

Continuing management of the ADHD medicines shortage

15 July 2024Support for the system in continuing to manage supply disruption of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).