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Covert administration of medicines in adults: pharmaceutical issues
13 January 2022
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A summary of the pharmaceutical issues to consider and reference sources available to help pharmacists provide advice on covert administration of medicines.
Covert administration of medicines in adults: legal issues
13 January 2022
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A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance that should be considered with covert administration of medicines.
High dose loperamide use in high stoma output or short bowel syndrome
11 January 2022
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This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.
New Medicines News December 2021
6 January 2022
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
New Medicines News November 2021
8 December 2021
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a Patient Group Direction
16 November 2021
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This Q&A summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession
Patient Group Directions and NHS prescription charges
16 November 2021
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This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.
Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care
15 November 2021
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Potassium permanganate is a chemical product. We review the evidence for using it in wound care and highlight the risk of severe harm associated with wrong use.
New Medicines News October 2021
8 November 2021
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New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…
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