8 September: QT interval prolongation, pharmacy aseptic clean rooms, & swallowing difficulties

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/          
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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'.