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Consultant pharmacist post information (formerly toolkit)

29 December 2021This article provides information on creating new consultant posts, tips for business cases, a generic job description and credentialing for new consultants

Managing risk when supplying and administering COVID-19 treatments across the system

20 December 2021Differing models exist for the supply and administration of COVID-19 treatments. We guide through the risks and mitigations associated with each.

Using resources to support medication review

16 December 2021This page contains a selection of resources that health care professionals may find helpful when undertaking medication review

Using tools to support medication review

16 December 2021This page contains a selection of tools that health care professionals may find helpful when undertaking medication review

Medicines in Pregnancy – a recorded webinar

15 December 2021Find out what questions to ask and what information to consider when advising and managing medicine use during pregnancy

Using COVID-19 treatments in practice

15 December 2021Deployment should address a range of factors and be implemented through different mechanisms. Collecting data and learning will support continued safe use.

Handling and preparation of sotrovimab

14 December 2021An outline process and supporting materials to help Trusts deploy sotrovimab

Giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion

14 December 2021Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.

Choosing an oral vitamin D preparation for vegetarians or vegans

13 December 2021An explanation as to why the source of vitamin D, or inactive ingredients (excipients) in products, may make preparations unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

8 December 2021E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.