9 December: Prescribing available epidural infusion bags, New medicines news, & Upcoming events
Update: 2025-12-09
Description
See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist, at SPS presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 29th November and 5th December.
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:
November New Medicines News
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/New-Medicines-News-November-2025.docx#:~:text=November%20New%20Medicines%20News
Recent product launches and significant regulatory changes, perfect for staying ahead of what’s coming into practice.
Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-standardised-strengths-of-unlicensed-liquid-medicines-in-children/
A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
Advising on complementary products and conventional medicines
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/advising-on-complementary-products-and-conventional-medicines/
Decision making when advising on interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic.
Prescribing available epidural infusion bags
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-available-epidural-infusion-bags/
Epidural infusion bags availability varies currently. Check for available licensed and unlicensed products to keep up to date.
Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as PrEP
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/emtricitabine-and-tenofovir-alafenamide-taf-tablets-as-prep/
SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.
Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/
Join our new WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i
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'.
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:
November New Medicines News
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/New-Medicines-News-November-2025.docx#:~:text=November%20New%20Medicines%20News
Recent product launches and significant regulatory changes, perfect for staying ahead of what’s coming into practice.
Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-standardised-strengths-of-unlicensed-liquid-medicines-in-children/
A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
Advising on complementary products and conventional medicines
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/advising-on-complementary-products-and-conventional-medicines/
Decision making when advising on interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic.
Prescribing available epidural infusion bags
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-available-epidural-infusion-bags/
Epidural infusion bags availability varies currently. Check for available licensed and unlicensed products to keep up to date.
Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as PrEP
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/emtricitabine-and-tenofovir-alafenamide-taf-tablets-as-prep/
SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.
Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/
Join our new WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i
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'.
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