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Patient Group Directions and electronic record systems

21 September 2020Advice on management of PGD authorisation and use using electronic systems.

Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs

21 September 2020Considerations are needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD Templates

14 September 2020Patient Group Direction templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients

14 September 2020This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.

Auditing Patient Group Directions

14 September 2020SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Labelling medicines supplied without a prescription

9 September 2020Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines and Pharmacy Medicines supplied under a patient group direction or legal exemption.

Inclusion of dose ranges in a single Patient Group Direction

9 September 2020The below summarises the considerations required if a single PGD is to include a range of doses.

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD

Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes

8 September 2020There are requirements for all PGDs to be resigned or reauthorised after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates

Use of PGDs by trainee registered healthcare professionals

8 September 2020Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions by registered healthcare professionals who are undertaking training and/or competency assessment

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