Optimisation of an inpatient parenteral nutrition formulary in a secondary care hospital

Abstract

Compounding units, both in hospital aseptic units and nationally, are under significant pressure.1 This has led to a national drive to standardise prescribing of parenteral nutrition (PN). The aim is to reduce the need for custom, bespoke bags and maximise the use of standard multi-chamber PN. Nutritional requirements recommended by PENG also changed in 20182- both of these factors led to the critical evaluation of the suitability of inpatient parenteral nutrition bag range on the hospital formulary.