SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest January 2023

Written by AlisonFreemantle on Thursday 23rd February 2023

Resources to support healthcare professionals working in all areas of the health system

SPS (Specialist Pharmacy Services) is part of the NHS, their purpose is to be a source of impartial advice for pharmacists and other professionals using medicines.

Their team consists of approximately 100 whole time equivalent pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff.

Information available from SPS includes:

  • Medicines supply tool including latest information on supply issues
  • Medicines safety
  • Professional medicines advice

January Digest Bulletin: https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/download_file/view/3926/2688

Access to the SPS Medicines Advice Service is via a single, national telephone number and email for the SPS Medicines Advice Service: Phone: 0300 770 8564 Email: asksps.nhs@sps.direct

To receive information from SPS directly register on their website and 'opt in' to receive the weekly SPS bulletin: