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Metolazone preparation differences and safety considerations

7 September 2022Healthcare professionals involved in the use of metolazone need to be aware of the differences between licensed and unlicensed products to ensure safe care

Communication opportunities to improve medication safety

15 December 2022Effective communication allows for timely responses to new and emerging medication risks and the sharing of potential safety solutions.

Using the Medication Safety Update effectively

15 December 2022Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety

Practice support for the Medication Safety Officer (MSO)

15 December 2022An infrastructure of support opportunities exists that MSOs should utilise to deliver their role most effectively

Conducting a medication incident investigation

15 December 2022Practical guidance to support those undertaking medication incident investigations

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.

Purchasing for safety

19 June 2024

MSATS event: medication safety inequalities

27 September 2023

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024

Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.