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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 .

Planning access to end of life care medicines out-of-hospital during a pandemic

9 February 2021Consider three steps when planning access to end of life care medicines in out-of-hospital settings during a pandemic. Four practice points are also shared.

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…

Induction Training Course for Pharmacy Trust Buyers

18 November 2020This article is designed to cover those items that pharmacy trust buyers (i.e. the person in the trust responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of…

Prioritising pharmaceutical care delivery in the acute inpatient setting: a resource for pharmacy managers

6 November 2020The original document was produced in 2011 to support chief pharmacists and clinical pharmacy managers, who are were considering how best to deliver inpatient clinical…

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

What are the opportunities for CHS within the new PCNs?

6 October 2020A national online Community Health Services Network Event was held on Tuesday 6 October 2020 The event covered the following topics: What are PCNs and…

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…

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