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Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD

Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes

8 September 2020This article summarises outlines the requirements to resign/reauthorise PGDs after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates.

Use of PGDs by trainee registered healthcare professionals

8 September 2020This article outlines the advice on the use of PGDs by registered healthcare professionals who are undertaking training and/or competency assessment.

About SPS Cytotoxic Drug and Biopharmaceutical Stability monographs and advice

24 August 2020Validated stability data ensures products compounded by cytotoxic reconstitution processes within aseptic units are safe for patients

What factors to consider when advising on medicines suitable for a Halal diet?

24 August 2020The aim of this document is to increase awareness of the term ‘Halal’ in relation to medication and to direct readers towards further sources of…

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 August 2020Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Engagement with Manufacturers Advice

4 August 2020The National Pharmaceutical Supply Group (NPSG) currently advises against participation in advisory boards sponsored by Manufacturers (Marketing Authorisation Holders). This NHMC paper supports this advice…

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Homecare Digital Strategy

4 August 2020This is the NHMC and NCHA joint digital strategy and roadmap for the next 5 years. It sets out a direction of travel for homecare…

What is the clinical significance of potential drug interactions with local anaesthetic preparations used in primary care dentistry?

30 July 2020This updated Medicines Q&A explores the clinical significance of potential interactions between dental local anaesthetic preparations and other medicines as listed in the BNF and…

Somatic Cell Therapy Medicinal Products - Pharmacy Institutional Readiness Guidance

21 July 2020This document outlines key areas for focus of pharmaceutical expertise prior to an organisation implementing Somatic Cell Therapy Product.