Results of testing suitability of GBUK NR-Fit syringes for storage of intra-spinal medicines

The NHS Pharmaceutical Aseptic Services Group published its requirements for the introduction of NRFit neuraxial syringes and caps for the purposes of drug storage on…

Patient Safety Update August 2017: Resources To Support Safe Transition To NRfit For Intrathecal And Epidural Procedures

From this month (August 2017) an initial range of NRFit™ devices sufficient for the most common intrathecal procedures will be available to the NHS. We…

Shortage of remifentanil injection (all strengths)

The shortage has partly arisen due to issues last year when GSK suspended manufacturing of the drug at its plant in Parma and partly due…

NICE Bites - Cerebral palsy in under 25's

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Shortage of Norcuron® (vecuronium) 10 mg, powder for solution for injection

Vecuronium bromide injection is likely to be out of stock until early-mid June 2017. This memo advises on alternative treatment options in the interim. NOTE:…