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John Oliver, Quality Assurance Specialist at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 22nd August and 4th September.
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:
Prescribing Outlook 2026 - 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://sps.nhs.uk/articles/annual-planning-advice-for-new-medicines-prescribing-outlook/
Managing medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Guidance on patient assessment and management of medicines associated with QT interval prolongation.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-medicines-associated-with-qt-interval-prolongation/
Commonly used medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Examples of medicines known to prolong the QT interval. Medicines are grouped by therapeutic class and are not an exhaustive list.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/commonly-used-medicines-associated-with-qt-interval-prolongation/
Spotlight, August 2026
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for August 2026.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/spotlight-august-2026/
Dealing with temperature excursions video
A short video about dealing with temperature excursions in medicine storage areas
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/dealing-with-temperature-excursions-video/
Medication Safety Update – August 2026
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/medication-safety-update/
PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
A range of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/ppi-suggestions-for-adults-with-swallowing-difficulties/
Designing and building pharmacy aseptic clean rooms
A systematic approach to planning, commissioning, building and validating pharmacy aseptic clean room suites ensures their fitness for purpose.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/designing-and-building-pharmacy-aseptic-clean-rooms/
Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/
Join our 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:
Prescribing Outlook 2026 - 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://sps.nhs.uk/articles/annual-planning-advice-for-new-medicines-prescribing-outlook/
Managing medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Guidance on patient assessment and management of medicines associated with QT interval prolongation.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-medicines-associated-with-qt-interval-prolongation/
Commonly used medicines associated with QT interval prolongation
Examples of medicines known to prolong the QT interval. Medicines are grouped by therapeutic class and are not an exhaustive list.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/commonly-used-medicines-associated-with-qt-interval-prolongation/
Spotlight, August 2026
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for August 2026.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/spotlight-august-2026/
Dealing with temperature excursions video
A short video about dealing with temperature excursions in medicine storage areas
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/dealing-with-temperature-excursions-video/
Medication Safety Update – August 2026
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/medication-safety-update/
PPI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
A range of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/ppi-suggestions-for-adults-with-swallowing-difficulties/
Designing and building pharmacy aseptic clean rooms
A systematic approach to planning, commissioning, building and validating pharmacy aseptic clean room suites ensures their fitness for purpose.
https://sps.nhs.uk/articles/designing-and-building-pharmacy-aseptic-clean-rooms/
Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/
Join our 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'.
English
United Kingdom
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