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Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients

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

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form

9 April 2019The Homecare Service Proposal (HSP) Form is to be completed by pharmaceutical manufacturers where there are new homecare medicines services or where there are changes…

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.

Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study

26 June 2019The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

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.…

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…

Regulatory requirements for export of ATMP starting materials: Pan UK Pharmacy Working Group on ATMPs

27 September 2019Regulatory export requirements for hospitals procuring (harvesting) patient’s own cells/tissues for use as starting materials in the manufacture of ATMPs.

Horizon scanning for ATMPs

13 June 2023Describes what horizon scanning is, how it is performed for the NHS and it's importance for ATMPs.

Medication Restrictions for Patients Having CAR-T Cell Therapy V5

12 July 2022CAR-T Therapy requires some medicines to be restricted, this guidance provides details and recommended wash-out periods for restricted medicines.

An example oral opioid switch from morphine to oxycodone

14 September 2021An example worked scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care