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Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults
12 July 2023
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Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.
Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding
7 July 2023
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Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Prescribing available insulins
6 July 2023
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Current supply disruption of GLP-1 receptor agonists means some patients may need to switch to insulin. Prescribers must know which insulins can be used.
Using nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) in practice
30 June 2023
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Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Technical service records in hospital pharmacy
30 June 2023
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Recommendations on the retention of pharmacy records relating to aseptic and technical services within hospitals.
Additional services records in community pharmacy
30 June 2023
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Recommendations for the retention of records relating to Advanced services, Enhanced services and Public Health campaigns in community pharmacy.
Prescription and dispensing records in community pharmacy
30 June 2023
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Recommendations for the retention of records relating to prescriptions and the dispensing processes in community pharmacy.
Retaining and storing pharmacy records in England
30 June 2023
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Information on legal requirements and national guidance for retention of pharmacy records to support pharmacy professionals with local decision making.
Controlled Drugs records in pharmacy
30 June 2023
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Recommendations for the retention of records relating to Controlled Drugs (CDs) in all hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and secure environment settings.
Stock handling, waste and recall records in pharmacy
30 June 2023
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Recommendations for the retention of records from operational management of medicines all hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and secure environment settings.
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