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Dental professionals giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

18 January 2021The different legal mechanisms to give the vaccine are described dependent on General Dental Council (GDC) registration

Doctors and physician associates giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

15 January 2021The different legal mechanisms to give the vaccine are described dependent on General Medical Council (GMC) registration.

Duties and responsibilities for the self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Duties and responsibilities are outlined for both staff and patients during the process of self-administration of medicines (SAM)

Factors to consider when using medicines following bariatric surgery (gastric bypass)

31 March 2022Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.

Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults

12 July 2023Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.

Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018

30 July 2018The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…

How enteral feeding tubes affect medicines

8 March 2022A knowledge of the different types of enteral feeding tube is important when recommending options for medicines administration

How should intravenous (IV) potassium chloride be administered in adults?

20 September 2020Potassium administration via the intravenous route should only be used when the oral or enteral route is not available or will not achieve the required…

Implementation considerations for the self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Patients under hospital care should be supported to continue self-administering unless there are good reasons why they are unable to

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.