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Understanding Patient Group Directions and Integrated Care Boards

3 May 2023We outline the responsibilities of ICBs in England as commissioners of NHS services using PGDs, and link to resources that provide further support and advice.

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services

20 April 2023SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for pre planned caesarean section by registered midwives.

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

20 April 2023Advice to support registered midwives in the legal administration and/or supply of P and GSL medicine, using omeprazole tablets as an example.

PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards

28 March 2023Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services

Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.

Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.