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Understanding safety risks with betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

9 July 2021Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm

New Medicines News June 2021

7 July 2021New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…

Off-label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2021The below summary explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label')

New Medicines News April 2021

6 May 2021New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…

Patient Group Directions for repeat supply/administration of medicines

26 April 2021The below article details the position regarding use of a PGD to make repeat supplies/repeated administrations of a medicine.

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)

26 April 2021This Q&A advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.

New Medicines News March 2021

7 April 2021New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes. A section lists…

How to minimise the risks of medication errors with rivastigmine patches

31 March 2021This updated Q&A aims to raise awareness on the types of medication errors reported with rivastigmine patches, as well as highlighting strategies to improve medication…

Inclusion of medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in Patient Group Directions

16 March 2021This Q&A has been developed with the MHRA and it reflects MHRA guidance on the use of PGDs for medications which have risk minimisation measures (RMM).

Checklist for safety briefing when using multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021A suggested series of actions to check to promote safety when using multiple vaccines in a single vaccination site