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Refrigerators for Covid-19 vaccine storage - Quick reference guide ·
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Preparing medicines for administration to adults with swallowing difficulties
2 July 2021
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Carers should only crush tablets or open capsules on the direction of the prescriber, following
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Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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medicines details to enable their administration in line with legislation (i.e. in accordance with the
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Aciclovir National PGD template FINAL V1.0 Feb 2021 ·
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22 March 2021
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drug Aciclovir tablets 200mg or 400mg or 200mg/5ml oral suspension NB: The treatments in this PGD are
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Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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not administering prescribed medicines whilst waiting for a prescription/administration chart to be
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Outsourced OP pharmacy services, Ron Pate et al, Final Report Published June 15 2012 ·
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22 October 2018
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strategic implications and issues that may arise from the models. 2.4 The report The report will be
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Fluconazole 150mg single dose National PGD template final Oct 20 ·
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9 November 2020
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Atrial fibrillation management in frail older people
2 December 2022
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Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar
16 July 2024
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establish processes with clinicians and patients to ensure shared decision making is possible supported by
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