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Rarely used medicines - How to view them on RxInfo

19 September 2025A guide to support on-call staff in locating supplies of rarely used medicines out of hours.

Rectal diazepam for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor.

Requirements for Governance and Preparation of Gene Therapy

6 February 2024Practical advice for centres implementing Gene Therapies detailing Governance requirements and optimal preparation location decision making support.

Resources to support medication review

17 January 2025These resources provide information and guidance that reflects the growing understanding of problematic polypharmacy and overprescribing.

Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone

18 October 2022A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. We guide on using appropriate intravenous doses in the medical setting.

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

28 January 2025Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

SPS Virtual Wards Conference: Opportunities for Pharmacy

21 September 2022A short conference to support pharmacy services contributing to the development and delivery of virtual wards

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

Semi-acute settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings