Publications

New Medicines News

6 March 2026New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

Valaciclovir for shingles

26 February 2026SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Medication Safety Update

26 February 2026A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Aciclovir for shingles

26 February 2026SPS PGD template for supply of aciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Spotlight, February 2026

25 February 2026A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for February 2026.

Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception

25 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.

Levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception

25 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception.

Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services

20 February 2026SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.

Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium

20 February 2026SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

12 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.