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Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021
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This article summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
Semi-acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings
Self-administration of medicines
25 January 2023
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Self-administering medicines in hospital can benefit patients and organisations alike and should be encouraged wherever it is safe to do
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies
28 October 2022
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There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
Prescribing and giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion
14 December 2021
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Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.
Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients
14 September 2020
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This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.
Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 August 2020
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care
Offender healthcare settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in offender healthcare settings
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
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