Aseptic services
Outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition
16 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition, consider risks to patient safety.
Computer Systems Validation
15 December 2025Computer systems used in medicines preparation and manufacturing should be validated
Vial Sharing in Aseptic Services
15 December 2025Vial sharing between products in aseptic services may only be undertaken on a campaign basis
Standard operating procedures in pharmacy technical services
11 December 2025An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on Standard Operating Procedures as part of the quality management system.
Understanding objectionable microorganisms
21 January 2026An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on understanding objectionable microorganisms in Pharmacy Technical Services.
Supply of aseptically prepared IMPs across legal boundaries
19 November 2025The legal and practical implications when transferring aseptically prepared Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) across legal boundaries.
Detecting HEPA filter leaks using dispersed oil particle aerosols
18 November 2025A protocol for quality control laboratories providing a HEPA filter testing service using dispersed oil particulate (DOP) aerosols
Validation of quality control analytical methods
18 November 2025Guidance for quality control laboratories providing analytical testing services
Validation master plans
18 November 2025A validation master plan summarises all planned validation activities in a medicines preparation or manufacturing unit.
Deriving and assessing stability data for medicines
17 November 2025Advice about undertaking stability studies and assessing the suitability of published studies