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Risk assessing transcribing for administration

28 January 2025Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Safe management of therapeutic drug monitoring

2 October 2024Organisations must ensure safe management systems are in place to support the management of drugs requiring therapeutic drug monitoring.

Safer use of time critical medicines

1 July 2025Sharing what has been learnt so far from the national safer use of time critical medicines programme, including improvement interventions. 1 July 2025.

Safety considerations when using Vitamin D

7 September 2022Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm

Self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable

Supporting safe use of adrenal crisis emergency management kits

18 November 2024Treatment of adrenal crisis is time critical and relies on timely use of injectable hydrocortisone to prevent harm.

The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) role

15 December 2022Understanding the role and responsibilities of the MSO in practice will assist organisations in delivering their medication safety agenda

Time critical medicines quality improvement collaborative

28 May 2025We invite NHS Trusts to express an interest in joining this quality improvement collaborative

Understanding medication safety policy and frameworks

15 December 2022Healthcare professionals delivering the medication safety agenda in their organisation require an understanding of national policy, frameworks and legislation

Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes

2 May 2025Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.