NHS Patient Safety Alerts
39 National Patient Safety Alerts requiring NHS organisations to take specific actions to prevent serious harm or death. Source.
Compliance data: CAS snapshot 2 March 2026.
Alerts by Year
Key Findings
Develop local guidance for assembling breathing circuits, implement staff training on safety checks.
View alertEpidural bag supply issues from Sandoz and Fresenius Kabi expected until at least March 2026.
View alertIdentify and correct records where penicillin allergy was recorded as penicillamine allergy.
View alertPrevent delays in administering rasburicase for tumour lysis syndrome. Ideally given within one hour in high-risk cases.
View alertMultiple TB medications intermittently available through at least end of 2025.
View alertBumetanide 1mg tablets stock depletion through mid-August 2025. Furosemide available as alternative.
View alertUK-wide Burkholderia stabilis outbreak linked to contaminated skin cleansing wipes.
View alertPromixin colistimethate inhalation powder phased out May 2025. Ensure continuity of care.
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