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Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines

7 January 2021A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.

Archived model policy for NHS COVID-19 vaccine handling and management

17 December 2020A model policy to enable organisation to implement good governance in the safe and secure handling and management of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Vinorelbine: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

15 December 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of vinorelbine
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Vincristine: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

15 December 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of vincristine

Why breastfeeding is important and how pharmacy can help

4 December 2020Pharmacy professionals can help ensure breastfeeding can continue whilst medicines are used. We guide on how to undertake this role.

Advising on medicines during breastfeeding

4 December 2020Most medicines can be used throughout breastfeeding, in some cases further risk-reducing methods may be required

Questions to ask when giving advice on medicines and breastfeeding

4 December 2020Information should be gathered on both the mother and the infant. Questions are provided to help determine clinical details

Information resources for advice on medicines and breastfeeding

4 December 2020SPS and other resources can help pharmacy professionals give advice on use of medicines during breastfeeding
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Management of Particulate Contamination of Aseptically Prepared Products - NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee Guidance Note

24 November 2020Management of Particulate Contamination of Aseptically Prepared Products – NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee Guidance Note
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Irinotecan: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

13 November 2020Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of irinotecan