The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7457 p729
23 June 2007

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Internet-based guide for handling cytotoxics launched

An internet-based guide to the management and awareness of the risks of cytotoxic handling (MARCH) was launched last week.

The guide is designed to inform health care professionals about avoiding unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful drugs, and highlights current topical issues in oncology.

Speaking at the launch, Graham Sewell, professor of clinical pharmacy at Kingston University and chairman of the MARCH advisory panel, explained that the guidelines are constructed from the best available evidence and expert opinion, and are continuously being reviewed.

The launch took place at the first joint British Oncology Pharmacy Association and UK Oncology Nursing Society study day, held in London last week.

The guide and the study day were both sponsored by Teva Hospitals.