Drug Safety Update

Filters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings

Issued 2 Sep 2026

Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK

The MHRA's summary

Administration of parenteral nutrition without a filter has been associated with a number of adverse incidents including an embolism which resulted in a fatal outcome.

MHRA's audience tags: Anaesthesia intensive care, Cancer, Care home staff, Critical care, Emergency medicine, General practice, General surgery, Gi hepatology pancreatic disorders, Haematology, Nutrition dietetics, Paediatrics neonatology, Pain management palliation, Pharmacy

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