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Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal ‘flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff and written instruction templates 2021/22 are available.

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 .

What are the considerations when crushing tablets or opening capsules in a care home setting?

22 November 2020Summary of considerations How essential is the medication? Are there alternative formulations (e.g. liquids, patches or sublingual tablets) or medications that can be used? Before…

Summary of NICE guidance for Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community

14 November 2020This edition of NICE Bites reflects current NICE guidance (as at November 2020). Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this…

PGDs and Occupational Health Services

22 October 2020The attached Q&A has been written in response to enquiries we have received concerning the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and written instructions in Occupational Health…

Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions

8 September 2020The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates

Advice on the preparation and/or administration of contrast agents supplied under a Patient Group Direction

12 August 2020Questions have been asked as to whether or not it is acceptable for a registered or unregistered healthcare professional (HCP) to prepare and/or administer contrast…

Patient Group Direction use by temporary/provisional professional registrants

10 August 2020In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have opened…

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 August 2020Questions are frequently asked around the use of Patient Group Direction (PGDs) use in End of Life Care (EoLC). As with any other patient pathway…

What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?

22 May 2020This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome.

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