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Knowing the types of enteral tube

18 September 2025This article covers types of enteral feeding tubes and factors affecting drug delivery, classified by tube terminal end location, bore size, and material.

Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines

7 January 2021A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.

Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals

24 January 2022The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)

Managing dosage adjustments for prescribed medicines

23 January 2025Advice on managing medicines that may require dosage adjustments after they have been prescribed.

Managing interactions between medicines and enteral feeds

18 September 2025Learn about the types of feed, some of the most common medicine and feed interactions and how to manage them.

Managing problems when using transdermal patches

9 July 2025Guidance on adhesion, skin reactions, missing, omitted or delayed application, dosing intervals, switching, accidental exposure, and MRI scan considerations.

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.

Medicine administration by registered and non-registered staff

24 January 2023Administration of medicines needs to be undertaken by appropriately trained healthcare staff operating under a legal governance framework

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD.

Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020

19 December 2019This 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.…