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An overview of Procurement of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products and Services for NHS hospitals

12 November 2021Procurement of Medicines for hospitals in England is led and coordinated by NHS CMU, supported by NPSG and PSMG

Authorisation of Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs for NHS and public health commissioned services

21 September 2020The attached document provides guidance for IHPs and commissioning organisations where the IHP agrees to take responsibility for development and authorisation of PGDs, prior to…

Frequently Asked Questions – Secondary care services and the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) Version 2 (July 2018)

30 January 2019The MHRA produces a monthly newsletter about progress towards UK implementation of EU Falsified Medicines Directive. The newsletter is available by email request only to…

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

1 March 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

Local authority delegation of the authorisation of Patient Group Directions to CCGs using a Section 75 partnership agreement

7 March 2022This summary explains why it is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of PGDs to a CCG using a Section 75 partnership agreement.

Managing PGDs when healthcare organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider

3 February 2022Advice on the management of PGDs when there are organisational changes to ensure continuation of safe care and overarching good governance.

Medicines Matters: A guide to mechanisms for the prescribing, supply and administration of medicines (in England)

10 October 2018This publication is a brief good practice guide for staff working in NHS commissioned health and social care organisations in England. It describes the legal…

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…

Patient Group Directions and NHS prescription charges

16 November 2021This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.