John Oliver, a quality assurance specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 12th and 18th July.

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:

Using antipsychotics during breastfeeding

Quetiapine is the preferred second-generation, and haloperidol the preferred first-generation antipsychotic when breastfeeding full term, healthy infants.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-antipsychotics-during-breastfeeding/

Mutual aid – understanding best practice principles

Our advice to help NHS procurement teams understand when mutual aid is appropriate and how to request this.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/mutual-aid-understanding-best-practice-principles/

The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy

Prescribing in pregnancy requires balancing maternal and fetal risks. This guidance outlines key risks and principles to ensure safe, informed decisions.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/the-risks-and-principles-of-prescribing-in-pregnancy/

Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations

Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/compatibility-of-nebuliser-solution-combinations/

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/

SPS want to hear from you - safe use of medicines in palliative and end of life care

Specialist Pharmacy Service announce the start of a new focus on medication safety in palliative and end of life care

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/safe-use-of-medicines-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care/

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

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

Podcast description:

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