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Product Risk Assessment Tools
15 March 2016
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Product risk assessment tools to support NHS organisations to identify risk resultant from medicinal product presentation.
National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Risk Assessment
10 December 2019
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To support organisations in establishing a robust risk assessment process for new homecare medicines services the NHMC has developed a tool for local use. …
Implementation considerations for the self-administration of medicines
25 January 2023
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Patients under hospital care should be supported to continue self-administering unless there are good reasons why they are unable to
Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions
8 January 2020
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The below summary details the legal position regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the HMR 2012
Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing
22 February 2022
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Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
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Managing risk when supplying and administering COVID-19 treatments across the system
20 December 2021
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Differing models exist for the supply and administration of COVID-19 treatments. We guide through the risks and mitigations associated with each.
Using intravenous paracetamol preparations safely in paediatrics
21 September 2022
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Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.
Responding to medication safety alerts and notifications
15 December 2022
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Healthcare professionals responsible for medication safety in their organisation must deliver an appropriate response to safety alerts
Safety considerations when using Vitamin D
7 September 2022
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Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm
Metolazone preparation differences and safety considerations
7 September 2022
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Healthcare professionals involved in the use of metolazone need to be aware of the differences between licensed and unlicensed products to ensure safe care
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