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Risk assessment tool - occupational exposure to mAb products - worked example 2 - trastuzumab ·
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27 June 2025
Risk assessment of preparation of monoclonal antibodies
27 June 2025
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A systematic approach to occupational risk assessment informs decisions about safe working practices with monoclonal antibodies (mAb)
Hierarchy of control1 ·
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27 June 2025
Occupational exposure to monoclonal antibodies
27 June 2025
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Understanding potential exposure to monoclonal antibodies (mAb) informs the occupational risk assessment
Safe handling of monoclonal antibodies
27 June 2025
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Considerations for occupational safety when preparing monoclonal antibodies (mAb)
Jen Smith
Pharmacist, North West Medicines Information Centre
SPS is going to the Quality Assurance and Technical Services Symposium
27 June 2025
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Bringing together NHS experts & regulators covering quality assurance & control, good manufacturing practice & regulatory expectations. 23-24 September 2025
Tranexamic acid National PGD template v2.2 FINAL June 2025 ·
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26 June 2025
Medication Safety Update - June 2025 ·
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25 June 2025
Spotlight, June 2025
24 June 2025
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A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for June 2025.
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