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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)
Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)
2 April 2024
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Different staff groups have different permissions with respect to medicines supply and administration and it is important to ensure legislation is followed.
Prescribing available HRT products
28 April 2022
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Hormone Replacement Therapy availability varies currently. Check for available products and keep up-to-date. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.
Prescribing available insulins
6 July 2023
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Current supply disruption of GLP-1 receptor agonists means some patients may need to switch to insulin. Prescribers must know which insulins can be used.
Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD
27 September 2023
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The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.
Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
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Considerations for giving vaccine pre or post exposure during a Mpox incident.
Understanding the falsified medicines directive
9 March 2023
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An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU
Labelling requirements for medicines supplied under a PGD
9 September 2020
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Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines (POM) and Pharmacy Medicines (P) supplied under a Patient Group Direction
Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS
1 March 2022
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National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines
Moving COVID-19 vaccines legally within the NHS
21 June 2021
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Moving vaccines within and between NHS organisations is subject to regulatory constraints. Senior pharmacists need to be able to advise on appropriate practice
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