John Oliver, a quality assurance specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 8th and 14th March.

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:

Preparing for audits and inspections of aseptic services

Careful planning ensures maximum benefit for both the auditee and auditor

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-for-audits-and-inspections-of-aseptic-services/#:~:text=Preparing%20for%20audits%20and%20inspections%20of%20aseptic%20services

Individually labelled medicines in residential custodial settings

Advice on using individually labelled medicines rather than stock medication for residential custodial settings.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/individually-labelled-medicines-in-residential-custodial-settings/#:~:text=Individually%20labelled%20medicines%20in%20residential%20custodial%20settings

Using amphotericin B Injections

3 formulations exist: 1 conventional; 2 liposomal. Conventional and liposomal formulations are not interchangeable; liposomal formulations are interchangeable.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-amphotericin-b injections/#:~:text=Using%20amphotericin%20B

New Product Evaluations

A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/new-product-evaluations/#:~:text=New%20Product%20Evaluations

Prescribing available medicines to treat ADHD

The availability of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) varies currently. Supply content is maintained regularly by DHSC.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-available-medicines-to-treat-adhd/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

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

Podcast description:

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