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Covert administration of medicines: legal issues

13 January 2025A summary of key legal issues, a pathway of actions and links to national guidance to consider before administering medicines covertly to adults.

Considering interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

3 January 2025Interpreting significance of drug interactions with dental local anaesthetic (LA) cartridges and why most aren’t clinically relevant in general dental practice.

Managing interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

3 January 2025Most drug interactions with local anaesthetics (LA) cartridges are not clinically relevant in general dentistry. We advise on management options where needed.

Treating acute hypomagnesaemia in adults

19 December 2024Untreated hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe use of magnesium for acute hypomagnesaemia.

Shelf lives of aseptically prepared medicines in NRFit syringes

19 December 2024Provision of intrathecal and epidural injections in NRFit syringes may involve extrapolation of stability data from luer lock systems

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

17 December 2024SPS PGD template for administering gadopiclenol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Advising how to crush or disperse tablets and open capsules

17 December 2024How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for oral administration in adults.

Choosing medicines formulations in swallowing difficulties

17 December 2024Some adults cannot swallow tablets or capsules safely. We describe a process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets.

Checking if medicines can be given with food

17 December 2024Many medicines can be given safely with a spoonful of soft food. Use the suggested resources and clinical considerations to support decision-making.

Checking if tablets can be crushed or capsules opened

17 December 2024We suggest information resources and points to consider before crushing tablets or opening capsules.