See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist, at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 15th and 21st 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:
Medicines Governance Do Once (MGDO) programme opportunity
Contact jo.jenkins2@nhs.net for more information. Closing date for applications 30 November 2025.
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/
Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet
We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessing-suitability-of-medicines-in-a-ketogenic-diet/
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
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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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See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist, at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 15th and 21st 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:
Medicines Governance Do Once (MGDO) programme opportunity
Contact jo.jenkins2@nhs.net for more information. Closing date for applications 30 November 2025.
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/
Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet
We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessing-suitability-of-medicines-in-a-ketogenic-diet/
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'.
Kieran Reynolds talks to Arron Jones, Lead Hepatology Pharmacist about metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Discussion includes what MASLD/MASH stands for, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment; including advice to give to patients accessing GLP-1 RAs online, and emerging therapies.
Arron Jones - Lead Hepatology Pharmacist, Bart’s Health Trust
Kieran Reynolds - Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS
Useful links:
The British Liver Trust’s information on MASLD, NAFLD and fatty liver disease
https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/masld-nafld-and-fatty-liver-disease/
The NHS Eatwell Guide
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/
The South Asian Eatwell Guide
https://mynutriweb.com/the-south-asian-eatwell-guide/
SPS article on using statins in liver impairment
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-statins-in-liver-impairment/
The General Pharmaceutical Council’s FAQs on weight loss medications (including a guide for patients on how to keep safe when getting medicines or treatment online: scroll to bottom of page to access)
https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/patients-and-public/standards-you-can-expect-using-pharmacy-services/weight-loss-medications-faq
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist, at SPS, presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 15th and 21st 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:
Medicines Governance Do Once (MGDO) programme opportunity
Contact jo.jenkins2@nhs.net for more information. Closing date for applications 30 November 2025.
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/
Assessing suitability of medicines in a ketogenic diet
We advise on how to establish the carbohydrate content of a medicine and assess its suitability for a person on a medical ketogenic diet.
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessing-suitability-of-medicines-in-a-ketogenic-diet/
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'.
