John Oliver, a Quality Assurance Specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 3rd and 9th May.

To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter.

Quick links to highlighted resources:

Primary care discussions podcast: personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacy

Audio of our webinar held on the 4 March 2025

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/personalised-evidence-based-medicine-to-minimise-polypharmacy/

Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment.

Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/baclofen-informing-intrathecal-risk-assessment/

Understanding roles and responsibilities of PGD signatories

Patient Group Direction (PGD) signatories include a doctor or dentist, pharmacist and representatives of the authorising body and the professional group.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/understanding-roles-and-responsibilities-of-pgd-signatories/

New medicines news

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes..

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/new-medicines-news/

Understanding when a check add value to medication processes

Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/understanding-when-a-check-adds-value-to-medication-processes/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/

Podcast description:

NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.