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Ropivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
18 April 2026
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Ropivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Clonidine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
18 April 2026
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Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Hydrocortisone acetate: informing intrathecal risk assessment
18 April 2026
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Hydrocortisone acetate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment
18 April 2026
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Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Influenza vaccine written instruction template for adoption
14 April 2026
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An influenza written instruction template is published annually for adoption by organisations providing flu vaccination to employees
Contraception: resources to support clinical decisions
13 April 2026
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Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information on medicines for contraception and reproductive health
How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?
13 April 2026
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Advice on considerations when providing dental treatment, and the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could cause problems during dental treatment.
Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for impetigo
8 April 2026
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SPS protocol template (registered pharmacists and in a registered pharmacy) and PGD template for the supply of hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for localised impetigo
Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch
2 April 2026
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SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.
Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring
2 April 2026
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SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.
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