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

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

Guidance on Managing The Sourcing and Supply of Ready-to-Administer Chemotheraphy Doses for the NHS (Yellow Cover)

5 December 2016This document is aimed at staff in UK NHS hospitals considering or already sourcing their supply of chemotherapy as ready-to-administer doses.

Governance principles for unlicensed medicines

30 November 2023Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.

Explaining the licensed status of medicines

28 July 2023Medicines may be licensed or unlicensed. Some substances that look like medicines may not be legally classed as medicines

Evaluating the quality of imported Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of imported unlicensed medicines

Evaluating the quality of UK Manufactured Specials

24 June 2024Information from suppliers enables purchasers to assess the quality of UK manufactured Specials