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Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
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Considerations for giving vaccine pre or post exposure during a Mpox incident.
Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children
9 March 2023
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Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.
How should intravenous (IV) potassium chloride be administered in adults?
20 September 2020
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Potassium administration via the intravenous route should only be used when the oral or enteral route is not available or will not achieve the required…
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession
Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction
10 June 2021
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This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off label')
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.
Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018
30 July 2018
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The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…
What injections can be given orally or via enteral feeding tubes?
6 November 2020
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This updated Medicines Q&A is a quick reference summary to different types of enteral feeding tubes, in relation to medication issues. Not all enteral feeding…
Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity
18 September 2018
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The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGD are not legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
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