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'.
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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'.
In this episode John Oliver speaks to expert guests about evaluating the suitability of unlicensed medicines for the patient. We discuss practical considerations for managing them in dispensaries, performing a quality assessment and good governance frameworks. (29m:55s)
Speakers:
John Oliver, Quality Assurance Specialist; NHS SPS
Dr. Andrew Lowey, Lead Clinician, Pharmacy Preparative Services Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and chair of the NHS Pharmacy Production Committee
Penny Daynes, Associate Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialist; NHS SPS, North East and Yorkshire
Katherine Cullen, Divisional Director Clinical Support Services, Chief Pharmacist; Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lynn Morrison, Regional Quality Assurance Specialist; NHS Scotland
Amanda Cooper, Assistant Head of NHS SPS
Useful links:
MHRA guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supply-unlicensed-medicinal-products-specials (MHRA guidance on unlicensed medicinal products – specials, including Guidance Note 14)
SPS guidance
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/guidance/unlicensed-medicines/
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/understanding-excipients-in-medicines/
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/searching-for-presence-or-absence-of-an-excipient-in-medicines/
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/navigating-a-potential-supply-issue/ (SPS log-in required)
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/managing-complexities-of-medication-use-across-care-boundaries/ (Medication Safety across the System providing resources that include valuable real-world examples of safely managing unlicensed liquid medicines)
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'.
