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What is the optimal prokinetic dose of erythromycin in adults?

22 October 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the use of erythromycin as a prokinetic agent in adults Summary The ideal prokinetic dose of…

Defining the risks of medicines in breastfeeding

21 October 2020This article describes the features that support the risk classifications we assign to the use of medicines in breastfeeding

Handling Dry Ice and Vapour Phase Nitrogen Shippers - Advice for Hospital Pharmacies

16 October 2020Practical advice, training and competency assessments for pharmacy departments receiving shipments and storing medicines at ultra-low temperatures.
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Etoposide: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

16 October 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of etoposide
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Epirubicin: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

16 October 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of epirubicin
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Doxorubicin: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

16 October 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of doxorubicin

Repacking and over-labelling small batches of medicines

1 October 2020Smaller packs of licensed medicines can be produced for clinics and departments by their hospital pharmacy, under pharmacist supervision in accordance with GMP

The Use of Generic Anti Epileptics Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy

28 September 2020Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…

Patient Group Directions and electronic record systems

21 September 2020Advice on management of PGD authorisation and use using electronic systems.

Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs

21 September 2020Considerations are needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers.