Provenance
SPS national PGD and protocol templates for antimicrobials created by SPS with support from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), the Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Prescribing, Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARPHAI), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England (NHSE) with the support of specialist stakeholders working within clinical practice.
PGD template attachment
For use by registered care professionals listed in the legislation as able to practice under Patient Group Directions.
Protocol template attachment
For use by registered pharmacists working in a registered pharmacy premises only.
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Templates
National PGD templates are developed with experts for clinical specialties. They reduce duplication and variation, and improve consistency of care.