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Preparing medicines for administration to adults with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021How to disperse tablets in water, crush tablets and open capsules safely for adults with swallowing difficulties.

A Guide to Quality Control Chemical Testing of Aseptically Prepared Products

2 July 2021This document covers laboratory chemical analysis of aseptically prepared products. The reasons for analysis are outlined in Section 2 of this document

Managing risks of betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

9 July 2021Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm

Defining and identifying thickness of fluids and food for patients with swallowing difficulties

2 July 2021How fluid thickness and food texture are defined for patients with swallowing difficulties, and how to find the recommended level for a patient.

Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy

14 May 2021Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating stable depression is covered.

Questions to ask when giving advice on medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021Specific information should be gathered about a pregnant woman and her pregnancy to enable a good risk assessment and decision about treatment.

Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy

29 July 2021SPS and other information resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.

Choosing formulations of medicines for adults with swallowing difficulties

25 June 2021Some adults cannot safely swallow tablets or capsules. A stepwise process for choosing suitable formulations, including crushing tablets, is described.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.

Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases

13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock