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Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs
15 December 2020
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Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction. This page gives further detail on why this is the case.
Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease
2 July 2021
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Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Primary Care Discussions: Asking the right questions
22 July 2021
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Contacting your local Medicines Information service to ensure you get the right answer - an 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists and those
Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment
14 December 2022
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SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.
Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties
31 May 2023
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Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations
Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study
26 June 2019
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Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals
12 November 2021
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Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PSMG
Health and Justice Meds Op: 2023-25 strategic priorities
5 December 2023
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This event provided the usual update on key strategic priorities with a focus on applying national medicines programmes within Health & Justice practice.
Using miconazole oral gel with statins
30 November 2021
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Treatment of candidiasis with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.
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