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Submitting iQAAPS Quality Indicators (QIs)

13 April 2023Guidance for Accountable Pharmacists on submission of Quality Indicators (QI) for NHS Section 10 aseptic preparation activities using the iQAAPS system.

Understanding iQAAPS

13 January 2023An introduction to the iQAAPS system, with information on how to access the system, find training resources and support contacts

Regulatory requirements for export of ATMP starting materials: Pan UK Pharmacy Working Group on ATMPs

27 September 2019Regulatory export requirements for hospitals procuring (harvesting) patient’s own cells/tissues for use as starting materials in the manufacture of ATMPs.

Risk assessing Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs)

12 December 2022Sponsor pharmacy responsibilities when assessing the risk associated with CTIMPs

Use of PGDs by trainee registered healthcare professionals

8 September 2020Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions by registered healthcare professionals who are undertaking training and/or competency assessment

Individually labelled medicines in residential custodial settings

11 March 2025Advice on using individually labelled medicines rather than stock medication for residential custodial settings.

Preparing for audits and inspections of aseptic services

10 March 2025Careful planning ensures maximum benefit for both the auditee and auditor

DS 21/75 Prescription Charges for Drugs Given to Patients in Clinical Trials (Department of Health and Social Security, 1975)

2 April 2019In 2019, this remains the only known documented government guidance to the NHS on the subject.

Assurance of aseptic preparation of medicines

13 January 2023Updated guidance from NHSE to reflect governance and visibility of the assurance and audit of unlicensed aseptic preparation

How should dentists prescribe, store, order and dispose of controlled drugs?

6 June 2016This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled drug legislation relevant to primary care dental practice. Includes prescribing for NHS and private patients, ordering/requisitioning, storage and…