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Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults

12 July 2023Safe administration of intravenous injections is paramount. Consideration of the risks associated with different delivery methods is essential.

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024

Supply and administration of medicines by staff group (P to Z)

2 April 2024

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD

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Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

22 June 2022Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

9 March 2023Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients

14 September 2020This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.

Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020

19 December 2019This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.