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Factors to consider when using medicines following bariatric surgery (gastric bypass)
31 March 2022
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Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.
How should intravenous (IV) potassium chloride be administered in adults?
20 September 2020
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Potassium administration via the intravenous route should only be used when the oral or enteral route is not available or will not achieve the required…
What injections can be given orally or via enteral feeding tubes?
6 November 2020
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This updated Medicines Q&A is a quick reference summary to different types of enteral feeding tubes, in relation to medication issues. Not all enteral feeding…
Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity
18 September 2018
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The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…
About SPS Cytotoxic Drug and Biopharmaceutical Stability monographs and advice
24 August 2020
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Validated stability data ensures products compounded by cytotoxic reconstitution processes within aseptic units are safe for patients
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGD are not legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Choosing between oral vancomycin options
18 May 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving vancomycin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
Non-acute settings with healthcare input and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in non-acute settings with healthcare input
Offender healthcare settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in offender healthcare settings
Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options
20 October 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
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