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Handling and preparation of sotrovimab
14 December 2021
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An outline process and supporting materials to help Trusts deploy sotrovimab
Prescribing and giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion
14 December 2021
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Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.
Choosing an oral vitamin D preparation for vegetarians or vegans
13 December 2021
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An explanation as to why the source of vitamin D, or inactive ingredients (excipients) in products, may make preparations unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Patient Group Directions e-learning programme
8 December 2021
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E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.
Supply of COVID-19 vaccines under Mutual Aid
30 November 2021
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Considerations to note when seeking to transfer COVID-19 vaccinations from one provider to another
Using miconazole oral gel to treat oral thrush in adults taking a statin
30 November 2021
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Treatment of candidiasis with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021
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The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Using medicines at more than one location under a single PGD
16 November 2021
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A single Patient Group Direction (PGD) can be used to supply or administer medicines in more than one location. PGDs do not need to relate to specific premises.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession.
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