27 May:  Golimumab biosimilar, prokinetic medicines, developing insulin safety & events

Penny Daynes, Associate Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialist North East and Yorkshire, presents presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 17th and 23rd 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:

Preparing to use golimumab biosimilar

Golimumab biosimilars are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-golimumab-biosimilar/

Choosing a prokinetic medicine for impaired gastrointestinal motility

Prokinetics improve gastrointestinal motility. We advise on suitable prokinetic options, including dose and safety considerations.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/choosing-a-prokinetic-medicine-for-impaired-gastrointestinal-motility/

Developing insulin safety across a system

Strategies, signposting and initiatives to support safer use of insulin.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/developing-insulin-safety-across-a-system/

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) IM injection for contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/medroxyprogesterone-acetate-sc-dmpa-injection-for-contraception/

PGD programme board – expressions of interest welcomed

If you are interested in applying for this post please email Jo Jenkins directly via [email protected] for more details and an application form. Closing date for applications is the 31st May.

PGD template user survey

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VpftQ_9Bv0yVm0BqQIO3iy69MtABWsFCjFDc3yJffiRUQlJMUDVKRUtNWklVTUQyMTJYT1FEQTlVOC4u&route=shorturl

SPS job vacancy

https://careers.uhliverpool.nhs.uk/current-vacancies#!/job/v7192316

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'.