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Estimating dose equivalence from oral morphine to other opioids

1 April 2025Use our tool to obtain approximate dose equivalences of oral morphine to other oral opioids and help you calculate an estimated equivalent daily dose.

Switching between morphine and other opioids in palliative care

1 April 2025Switching between oral morphine and other oral opioids requires care and thoughtful application of a stepped process.

Labelling and packaging medicines supplied by dental teams

26 March 2025Requirements for labelling and packaging medicines before supply by dental teams are detailed in legislation and depend on the classification of the medicine

Supplying medical devices: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying medical devices directly to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Supplying P and GSL medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying P and GSL medicines to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Supplying Prescription Only Medicines: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Advice on supplying prescription only medicines (POMs) to NHS and private patients by dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Supplying medicines and medical devices: advice for dental teams

26 March 2025Supply of medicines by dentists and dental care professionals depends on the class of medicine, legal mechanism used and requires a local governance framework.

Developing opioid safety across a system

26 March 2025Strategies and signposting to support safer use of opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain.

Handling of COVID-19 vaccines

26 March 2025Our COVID-19 vaccines guidance has been revised for Spring 2025; we signpost to sources of useful information

Somatic Cell Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

25 March 2025This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmaceutical expertise prior to an organisation implementing Somatic Cell Therapy Product.