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Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

22 February 2022Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

Understanding transcribing for medicines administration

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

Giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion

14 December 2021Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.

Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD

16 November 2021This article summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

16 November 2021This page explains why PGD are not legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines

16 November 2021This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession

Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options

20 October 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.

Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2021This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off label')

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 May 2021Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving vancomycin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021This article reflects MHRA guidance on the use of PGDs for medications which have risk minimisation measures (RMM).

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