• A practical method of preparation and administration via the IV, IM and SC routes, with risk reduction in mind at every step
• Expert advice from the team of specialist pharmacists at UCLH to ensure safe and pragmatic use of each medicine
• Monitoring advice for the management of reactions that may occur during administration
• Y-site and syringe driver compatibility data
• Minimum infusion volume data for fluid restricted patients
• Extravasation warnings, pH, sodium content, displacement values, stability and flush data

New to this edition:

• 40 new monographs including recently marketed, unlicensed, rarely used and specialist medicines
• Detailed advice for the administration of high risk medicines such as heparin, with access to UCLH’s medicine related guidelines at www.wiley.com/go/UCLH
• A colour-coded NPSA risk assessment for every mode of administration for every medicine, to highlight the safest method of administration
• A user guide and tutorial to give new readers confidence in using and understanding the Guide
• Revised chapters on administration methods and devices, aseptic non-touch technique, and latex allergy
• Fully revised and expanded Y-site compatibility section
• Spiral binding to allow the book to be left open at the relevant page

The Guide is also available electronically at www.uclhguide.com.