Aseptic services

Methotrexate: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Methotrexate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Measurement of HEPA filter performance using the dispersed oil particle aerosol test for leak detection in filter installations ed 3

20 December 2018This test protocol is supplementary to Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services, Fifth edition, Edited by Alison M Beaney, Pharmaceutical Press, 2016.

Managing defective medicines

19 June 2023

Management review and KPIs in pharmacy technical services

10 April 2024

Making best use of restricted aseptic compounding capacity

18 September 2018The NHS is experiencing considerable challenges regarding the supply of aseptically prepared injectable medicines. This communication from NPSG advises all NHS customers of commercial aseptic…

Lidocaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Levobupivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Levobupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Investigating deviations and establishing root causes

31 January 2024

Hydromorphone: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Hydromorphone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Hydrocortisone: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Hydrocortisone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

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