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Temperature controlled storage of medicines

14 August 2024An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on controlling the temperature of medicines in storage.

Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet

14 August 2024We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.

Assessing injectables for enteral administration

13 August 2024Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.

Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice

30 July 2024Monitoring and evaluating practice under a PGD and timely review of a PGD are important steps in the development process.

Writing a PGD

30 July 2024Writing a PGD is a multi-step process, requiring input from all members of the PGD development team.

Authorising and preparing to use a PGD

30 July 2024Once a PGD is written, there are steps to be completed before the PGD is used within an organisation.

Planning for a PGD

30 July 2024You’ve decided a PGD is the most appropriate option but there are things to consider before you start writing.

Managing reactions to dental local anaesthetic injections

29 July 2024Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.

Using NSAIDs in asthma

17 July 2024Safety and prescribing scenarios for using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with asthma are outlined.

Prescribing and ordering available pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies

17 July 2024The availability of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies (PERTs) varies currently. Use our resources and mini-tool to find matches for licensed products.