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Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions
8 January 2020
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A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012
Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 August 2020
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
24 January 2022
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The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
Using bolus injections in neonates, children and young people
9 April 2021
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During certain periods, it may be more necessary than normal to give some medicines by bolus injection for neonates, children and young people
Pharmacy professionals giving COVID-19 vaccines legally
19 January 2021
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The different legal mechanisms to give the vaccine are described dependent on General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration
Programme volunteers giving COVID-19 vaccines legally
18 January 2021
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The different legal mechanisms to give the vaccine are described with respect to programme volunteers, where trained and competent in vaccination.
Factors to consider when using medicines following bariatric surgery (gastric bypass)
31 March 2022
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Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.
Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
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Considerations for giving vaccine pre or post exposure during a Mpox incident.
Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations
22 June 2022
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Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.
Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children
9 March 2023
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Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.
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