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Pharmacy Institutional Readiness for Exagamglogene Autotemcel (Casgevy®)

23 August 2024This document highlights key areas where Chief Pharmacists should focus pharmaceutical expertise prior to implementation of Exagamglogene Autotemcel.

Primary care discussions: Heart failure

20 August 2024A practical discussion between two pharmacists with an interest in heart failure about identifying heart failure and optimising treatment in primary care.

Treating acute hypokalaemia in adults

14 August 2024Untreated hypokalaemia (low potassium) can lead to life threatening arrhythmias. We guide on the safe management of potassium for acute hypokalaemia.

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.

SPS is going to Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2024

8 August 2024SPS are presenting and will have a stand at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2024

Good governance when implementing ustekinumab biosimilar

2 August 2024Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.

The licence and supporting evidence for ustekinumab biosimilars

2 August 2024Ustekinumab biosimilars (Pyzchiva, Steqeyma, Uzpruvo, Wezenla) are licensed. Learn about indications, formulations, supporting evidence and differences.

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.