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Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

25 February 2020The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

Out of Specification Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products - Guidance for Healthcare Organisations

24 February 2020This document clarifies the regulatory expectation regarding OOS ATMPs and advises hospitals on Governance in the event of an OOS ATMPs being offered for use.

Lists of new product launches

11 February 2020Annual lists of new products and formulations that have launched, and had licence changes approved. Usually published each February.

What should be considered when choosing or prescribing saliva substitutes?

4 February 2020Dry mouth is a complaint often presented to dental practitioners. There are a number of products available to manage this condition, however not all are…

Pharmacy Oversight and Supervision Requirements for Preparation of Licensed ATMPs

31 January 2020This guidance provides definitions of oversight and supervision it clarifies where each are required when implementing ATMPs.

Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN
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Medical Gas Testing Register, April 2020

20 December 2019Compiled and Maintained by NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee (Medical Gas Sub-Group) “Only individuals who have been appointed to the Quality Controller (MGPS) register may…

Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas V 02 February 2020

19 December 2019This document is intended for multi-professional clinical practitioners to use as a reference and source of information for the prescribing, reconstituting or administering injectable medicines.…

Guidance on In Use Shelf Life for Eye Drops and Ointments

16 December 2019This document takes a risk based approach to assigning the in- use shelf life for eye drops used in UK hospitals based on the risks…