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Managing risk when supplying and administering COVID-19 treatments across the system

20 December 2021Differing models exist for the supply and administration of COVID-19 treatments. We guide through the risks and mitigations associated with each.

Managing risks associated with oxytocin infusions during labour

24 September 2024Safety strategies can minimise the risk of harms related to oxytocin infusion overdose and delayed therapy.

Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

9 July 2021Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm.

Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts

4 October 2024Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.

Managing the risks associated with patients prescribed clozapine

28 June 2024Healthcare professionals in non-specialist services managing patients prescribed clozapine should implement safe practice principles to prevent potential harms.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

9 March 2023Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Managing the risks of using liquid oral phenobarbital

2 November 2023Minimising the risk of confusion between phenobarbital liquid formulations and awareness of alcohol content may prevent harms.

Medication Safety

Resources, guidance and support to assess and improve medication safety culture, strategy and policy within the healthcare system.

Medication Safety Update

21 June 2024A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Medication safety across the system: opioid safety

29 March 2023Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on opioids. We aim to inspire partnership working across the system.
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