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Guidance
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Semi-acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings
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Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
Guidance
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Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
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Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Guidance
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Understanding transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks. These risks vary according to setting.
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Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
24 January 2022
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The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
Guidance
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Prescribing and giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion
14 December 2021
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Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.
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Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021
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The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised
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Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
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Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession.
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