Nicola Wake, Associate Director, Medicines Use and Safety, at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 8th and 14th November. 

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 denosumab 60mg biosimilar
Biosimilars of denosumab 60mg (Prolia) are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-denosumab-60mg-biosimilar-for-osteoporosis/

Preparing to use denosumab 120mg biosimilar
Biosimilars of denosumab 120mg (Xgeva) are expected soon. We offer general information and implementation advice
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/preparing-to-use-denosumab-120mg-biosimilar/

Three national PGD templates
Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/ulipristal-acetate-30mg-tablets-for-emergency-contraception/

Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/ceftriaxone-intramuscular-injection-for-neisseria-gonorrhoeae/

Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/folic-acid-5mg-tablets-for-use-during-pregnancy/

Medicines Governance Do Once (MGDO) programme opportunity 
Contact jo.jenkins2@nhs.net for more information. Closing date for applications 30 November 2025. 

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences       
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/        

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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'.