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Net Zero and Social Value requirements in NHSE medicines tenders

28 November 2023Guidance for using the Evergreen assessment to embed Net Zero and Social Value in NHS England medicines tenders.

How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?

23 March 2020This Medicines Q&A provides advice on what to consider when providing dental treatment, and information about the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form

9 April 2019The Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form is to be completed by pharmaceutical manufacturers where there are new homecare medicines services or where there are changes…

Safety in Lactation: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo

21 September 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. The choice of anti-emetic will depend…

Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials

8 September 2021To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminoglycosides Only small or negligible amounts of aminoglycosides are found in…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) - Example Data Protection Protocol

26 October 2020The NHMC have prepared an example Data Protection Protocol for homecare medicines services. This document has been prepared to aid contracting authorities in preparing an…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Digital Strategy

4 August 2020This is the NHMC and NCHA joint digital strategy and roadmap for the next 5 years. It sets out a direction of travel for homecare…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Engagement with Manufacturers Advice

4 August 2020The National Pharmaceutical Supply Group (NPSG) currently advises against participation in advisory boards sponsored by Manufacturers (Marketing Authorisation Holders). This NHMC paper supports this advice…

Using bolus injections in neonates, children and young people

9 April 2021During certain periods, it may be more necessary than normal to give some medicines by bolus injection for neonates, children and young people

Hypertension management in frail older people

2 December 2022Guidance to help upskill primary and secondary care clinicians in decision making when managing hypertension in frail older people