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Handling dry ice and vapour phase nitrogen shippers
11 February 2026Practical advice, training and competency assessments for pharmacy departments receiving shipments and storing medicines at ultra-low temperatures.
Pharmacogenomics: resources to support answering questions
6 March 2026Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about pharmacogenomics.
Why breastfeeding is important and how pharmacy can help
1 March 2022Pharmacy professionals can help ensure breastfeeding can continue whilst medicines are used. We guide on how to undertake this role.
Patient Group Directions e-learning programme
5 December 2023E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.
Defining and understanding medication adherence
20 December 2023Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.
Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence
20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor.
Accredited training for pharmacy staff within technical services
17 March 2023Pharmacy staff involved in the preparation of aseptically-prepared products should be suitably trained and accredited to assure a safe service
Understanding the new pharmacy procurement induction programme
8 October 2025Launch of the SPS pharmacy procurement induction programme, its purpose, use, and a demonstration. For procurement staff and education & senior pharmacy leads.
The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy
15 July 2025Prescribing in pregnancy requires balancing maternal and fetal risks. This guidance outlines key risks and principles to ensure safe, informed decisions.
Advising on medicines during breastfeeding
1 March 2022Most medicines can be used throughout breastfeeding, in some cases further risk-reducing methods may be required