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Using thickeners of different types for patients with swallowing difficulties
2 July 2021
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Directions for mixing are product specific and are provided on the product packaging, with
instructions
Using the Medication Safety Update effectively
15 December 2022
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Consider whether any clinical guidelines,
written
product information guides or PGDs will require updating
Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children
7 December 2022
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Our additional advice on preparing medicines was
written
with adults in mind, but can be applied too
Using a refrigerator or freezer to store medicines
10 November 2022
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Installing the fridge or freezer Refrigerators and freezers should be installed following the manufacturer’s
instruction
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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Appropriately trained and competent healthcare professionals may use locally produced and approved
written
Using PGDs to manage long term conditions
9 September 2020
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This highlights the importance of including clear
instructions
within PGDs on referral of individuals
Using PGDs for administering contrast agents in imaging services
2 April 2019
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Patient Group Directions A PGD must be a standalone
written
instruction
for the registered health professional
Guidance
Unlicensed medicines
Unlicensed imported medicines - Guidance for the ovelabelling and provision of translated information Dec 2018 ·
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21 January 2019
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unlicensed medicines, and obtaining or providing translated leaflets (patient information and user
instructions
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
instructions
Understanding the characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccines
19 August 2022
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Overview COVID-19 vaccines must be handled with care, and following the manufacturer’s
instructions
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