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Treating nausea during breastfeeding

26 March 2024Some anti-emetics can be used with caution during breastfeeding, depending on the clinical situation. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Temperature controlled storage of medicines

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

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Treating impetigo topically during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Fusidic acid, hydrogen peroxide or mupirocin can be used topically during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Process risk assessments for a Contamination Control Strategy

19 March 2024Performing a Process Risk Assessment (PRA) to inform contamination control strategy for manufacturing processes within NHS units.

Understanding contamination control in pharmacy aseptic services

19 March 2024A co-ordinated approach to preventing microbial contamination ensures that aseptically prepared medicines are safe for patients.

Delegation of roles under a PGD

19 March 2024Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.

Treating rectal and anal disorders during breastfeeding

19 March 2024Rectal and anal topical preparations for haemorrhoids and anal fissures are compatible with breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Supporting pharmacists with HRT decision making

13 March 2024This webinar, the first in a series of two, provided an overview of the menopause with a focus around the selection, optimising and stopping of HRT.

Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding

8 March 2024Hyoscine butylbromide, propantheline or peppermint oil are preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.