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We publish recommendations and resources, together with a host of other material for the benefit of our users.

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
SPS PGD template for supply of aciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for February 2026.
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception.
SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.
Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about pharmacogenomics.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
Two licensed tocilizumab biosimilars are available: Tyenne and Avtozma. Learn about the licensed indications, supporting evidence and key differences.
Two tocilizumab biosimilars are now available. We offer general information and implementation advice.
Tramadol or dihydrocodeine can be used short term while breastfeeding. Codeine should not be used. Advice applies to full term, healthy infants.
Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.
An SPS Quality Assurance learning event on understanding the updated clinical trials regulation and practical considerations for pharmacy clinical trials sites.
Practical guidance to ensure learning from local safety events is translated into shared local and national learning.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.
A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England
A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations
SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.
Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.