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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.
Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics
21 September 2022
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Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.
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
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.
Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020
19 December 2019
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This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…
Self-administration of medicines
25 January 2023
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Self-administering medicines in hospital can benefit patients and organisations alike and should be encouraged wherever it is safe to do
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients
14 September 2020
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This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.
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