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Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
10 June 2021
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This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.
Using Medical Gases Appropriately
11 January 2021
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Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
13 January 2021
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The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership
13 January 2021
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Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic
Pricing and contract coverage
12 November 2021
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Ensuring tendering opportunities are maximised to benefit patient care
Collaborative Purchasing Organisations
12 November 2021
Procurement systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
12 November 2021
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The Devolved Health Administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different but complementary systems for procuring medicines for acute care
Managing sharps contaminated with pharmaceutical waste
1 September 2023
Managing Controlled Drugs (CD) waste
1 September 2023
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