John Oliver, a quality assurance specialist, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 20th December and 3rd January.

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:

Considering interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

Interpreting significance of drug interactions with dental local anaesthetic (LA) cartridges and why most aren’t clinically relevant in general dental practice.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/considering-interactions-with-local-anaesthetics-in-dentistry/

Managing interactions with local anaesthetics in dentistry

Most drug interactions with local anaesthetics (LA) cartridges are not clinically relevant in general dentistry. We advise on management options where needed.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-interactions-with-local-anaesthetics-in-dentistry/

Understanding unlicensed medicines

An understanding of the different types of unlicensed medicine will help in meeting patients' special clinical needs

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/understanding-unlicensed-medicines/

Explaining the licensed status of medicines

Medicines may be licensed or unlicensed. Some substances that look like medicines may not be legally classed as medicines

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/explaining-the-licensed-status-of-medicines/

Annual medicines planning publication, Prescribing Outlook – Log in required

Our annual output to support managed entry and budget planning for new medicines, new indications and patent expiries in the NHS.

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/annual-planning-advice-for-new-medicines-prescribing-outlook/

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Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences

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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'.